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Justin Dart was a long time disability/human rights advocate who fought for the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, healthcare for all Americans, including those with disabilities and supported mental health parity, integrated employment, inclusive education and much much more. He has often been quoted for saying, “vote as if your life depends on it because it does.” The disability community must focus its energy on getting voters educated about disability/human rights and services and they must vote for candidates that support these issues. Disability in fact is the largest, most diverse minority group there is.  Let’s celebrate the Start of National Voter Education Week

Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast – DON Services: Building a Future with Hemp

November 6, 2020

Click the link below to view the podcast: https://www.lancasterfarming.com/community/podcasts_and_audio/don-services-building-a-future-with-hemp/article_c0c12a38-1ed3-11eb-9638-9fba138debee.html

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Trace Material A New Dawn in New Castle Podcast

September 30, 2020

Click link below to view podcast: https://healthymaterialslab.org/projects/season-1-episode-12?utm_source=Keep+in+Touch%21&utm_campaign=d83dabc022-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_19_05_27_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0b37213cb4-d83dabc022-206953673

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Faces of Disability are Strong and Able.

September 23, 2020

 Click here to read article: Ellwood City Ledger – Windows

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Mural Promotes DON’s Mission: “Strong and Able.”

September 18, 2020

Click here to read article: Mural promotes DON’s mission_ ‘Strong and Able’ _ Lifestyles _ ncnewsonline (1)

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Connect with Tech

April 2, 2020

Please, click the link below to view the flyer regarding methods of virtual communication during this time of social distancing. Click here: Connect with Tech flyer

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DON Dispatch Newsletter January & February 2020

January 22, 2020

Click the link below to view the newsletter: DON Dispatch Newsletter January & February 2020

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ADA Rally

July 24, 2019

ADA Rally this Friday! Click link for details ADA Rally_don  

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New Homes Being Built in New Castle

July 18, 2019

Click below to view: New Homes Being Built in New Castle

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DON Dispatch Newsletter for July & August 2019

July 11, 2019

Click below to view: DON Dispatch Newsletter for July & August 2019

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DON Dispatch Newsletter April and May 2019

April 22, 2019

Click here to view newsletter: DON Dispatch Newsletter April and May 2019

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DON Dispatch Newsletter February and March 2019

February 15, 2019

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DON Dispatch Newsletter

November 26, 2018

Click here to view newsletter: DON Dispatch Newsletter November

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DON Dispatch Newsletter

September 12, 2018

Click here to view newsletter: DON Dispatch Newsletter September 2018

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Disability Employment Incentive Act Introduced

August 9, 2018

Click here for more information: Disability Employment Incentive Act Introduced

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For Many People with Disabilities, Medicaid & SSI Mean Independence

July 6, 2018

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DON Dispatch Newsletter

July 2, 2018

Click here for more information: DON Dispatch Newsletter July 2018

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The Americans with Disabilities Act must be left intact

May 11, 2018

Click here for more information: http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/letters/2018/05/04/The-Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-must-be-left-intact/stories/201805040084

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H.R. 620 could erode the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act

May 11, 2018

Click here for more information: http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/letters/2018/04/23/H-R-620-could-erode-the-landmark-Americans-with-Disabilities-Act/stories/201804230051  

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A Barber Soothes a Child with Autism by Singing

April 2, 2018

Click here for more information: https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/30/health/iyw-barber-nursery-rhymes-trnd/index.html

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Pennsylvania Health Law Project March 2018 ENews

April 2, 2018

Click here for more information: https://mailchi.mp/phlp/phlp-enews-march-2018?e=ed61250840

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UPMC becomes latest target of disability-rights activist suing over alleged ADA lapses

March 28, 2018

Click here for more information: http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/03/26/ADA-Americans-with-disabilities-act-handicap-accessible-UPMC-federal-lawsuit-Josie-Badger-Pittsburgh/stories/201803260024

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Omnibus Includes $12 Million Increase for Independent Living

March 28, 2018

Omnibus Includes $12 Million Increase for Independent Living! On Friday, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (PDF) that the House and Senate aboth passed on Thursday. The $1.3 trillion omnibus spending package will fund the remainder …

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Disability Options Network Advocates for Consumers

March 12, 2018

Last week, Disability Options Network was invited to participate in a roundtable discussion hosted by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA). The roundtable focused on the importance of Medicaid and the impact that this program has on so many individuals with disabilities and …

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February 2018 Health Law PA News

March 7, 2018

February 2018 eNews: Pennsylvania Health Law Project Newsletter http://mailchi.mp/phlp/february-2018-enews?e=ed61250840 Click here: http://www.phlp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/February-2018-HLN-Final.pdf  for the February 2018 Health Law PA News. Governor’s Proposed Medicaid Budget for FY 2018-2019 Community HealthChoices Update Pennsylvania Activities to Address Missed Nursing Shifts 2018 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines …

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