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DON came together across New Castle, Jeannette, Donora, and Penn Hills with individual Ice Cream Socials to honor our founder, Chris Lloyd, and celebrate the vision and legacy that continue to guide our mission today. His commitment to independence, opportunity, and community remains at the heart of everything we do.

August 2026

DON Services was proud to be part of National Night Out, bringing together around 250 community members for an evening of fun, connection, and community engagement. The event highlighted the importance of building strong relationships between residents, local organizations, and law enforcement.

August 2026

DON Services’ NHT Department recently celebrated another successful Nursing Home Transition in Pittsburgh as Boyd moved into his new home and began a new chapter of independence. We are proud to help individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and dignity.

July 2026

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DON Services is honored to receive the 2026 Best of the Best Award! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who voted and to our attendants, staff, consumers, families, and community partners whose continued support makes our mission possible. 3 Year in a Row!

July 2026

DON Enterprises is proud to be the recipient of a statewide Townie Award from the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, recognizing our commitment to revitalizing New Castle's East Side Grove neighborhood.

June 2026

Another successful DON Annual Fishing Derby is in the books! We enjoyed a great day filled with fishing, yard games, food, laughter, and making memories together. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this year’s event so special.

May 2026

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Sara Rucker shares what new employees should know when joining DON!

May 2026

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Disability Options Network had the honor of helping a participant receive a life-changing electric wheelchair through the Center for Independent Living, bringing tears of joy and smiles straight from the heart.

May 2026

DON Services, Inc. hosted a Summer Kickoff & Memorial Day Lunch! Our team enjoyed food and time together.

May 2026

DON Services hosted a South Side Garden Cleanup. We’re proud to stand alongside so many amazing organizations, businesses, and volunteers making a difference in New Castle every day!

May 2026

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Shelley Vendemia shares how working at DON has impacted her life in a positive way!

May 2026

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Congratulations to our May VA/Private Pay Caregiver of the Month, Casie Lewis! Pictured with VA/PP Supervisor Jessica Major.

May 2026

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Austin Hasell shares his favorite part of working at DON!

May 2026

DON Services NHT Program successfully completed another life-changing transition back into the community.

April 2026

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Meet our DON Services Recruiter Jen Iorio!

April 2026

DON Services proudly hosted the Neshannock Trails clean-up, bringing the community together to make a difference.
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors and partners.

April 2026

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DON Services, Inc. LINKS Department shares why they love working at DON

April 2026

DON Enterprises, Elm Street Designation held a community meeting at the New Castle Fire Department

April 2026

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DON Enterprises, Elm Street Designation, DON Services, Inc. & Disability Options Network held the East Side Grove Community Clean Up

April 2026

DON Services, Inc. & Disability Options Network sponsored Zelienople Community Park Easter Egg Hunt

April 2026

DON Services, Inc. NHT Department completed another Nursing Home Transition in 2026

March 2026

DON Services, Inc. & Disability Options Network took the plunge for Special Olympics PA

March 2026

LINKS Department hosted a Karaoke Night at Parkstown

February 2026

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DON Services Inc. NHT Program completed the 7th Nursing Home Transition of 2026

February 2026

DON Services Inc. LINKS Department hosted a Valentine's Art & Crafts Night

February 2026

Disability Options Network and DON Services Inc. hosted a Christmas Party

December 2025

DON Services Inc. LINKS Department hosted a Christmas Party

December 2025

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DON Services Inc. put together Winter Care Bags for the community by donations given by employees

December 2025

Tri-County Cleanways recognized Anita McKeever an employee of Disability Options Network and DON Services, Inc. with two incredible honors

December 2025

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DON Services, Inc. employees were "Caught doing Good"

December 2025

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Disability Options Network and DON Services, Inc. attended the Butler VA Standdown Event

November 2025

Disability Options Network and DON Services, Inc. hosted a Thanksgiving Meal Pick-up / Delivery

November 2025

DON Services, Inc. LINKS Department hosts a Movie Night

November 2025

DON Services, Inc. NHT Department held it's 26th Nursing Home Transition of the Year

November 2025

Disability Options Network Halloween Party

October 2025

DON Services, Inc. LINKS Halloween Craft Night

October 2025

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Disability Options Network Hosts DON Fishing Derby

August 2025

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Disability Options Network Hosts Second Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Celebration of the Year

August 2025

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Disability Options Network Honored by Pittsburgh Pirates in a Powerful Celebration of Disability Pride

August 2025

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DON Enterprises, Inc.'s Elm Street Program Hosted the 2025 National Night Out Block Party to Celebrate Local Law Enforcement

August 2025

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Disability Options Network Celebrates 35 Years of the ADA

July 2025

Disability Options Network’s Anita McKeever Discusses ADA Celebration on Willie 95.1/97.5

July 2025

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DON Services, Inc. Successfully Completes 9 Nursing Home Transitions in the Second Quarter of 2025

July 2025

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DON Enterprises, Inc.’s Elm Street Program Opens East Side Grove Orchard & Garden with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

July 2025

DON Services, Inc. Named Best In-Home Health Care for 2025

June 2025

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DON Sponsors a Hole at the Neshannock Lions Club 27th Annual Charity

June 2025

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DON Services, Inc. and Disability Options Network Participate in the 2025 Westmoreland International Airshow

June 2025

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Disability Options Network Participates in Crucial Homecare Advocacy in Harrisburg

June 2025

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Disability Options Network Board Member Selected for National Independent Living Advisory Council

May 2025

Chad Lassister-Executive Director of the PA Human Relations Commission -Beloved Community

Disability Options Network Representatives Join the Beloved Community Tour to Address Regional Discrimination Challenges

May 2025

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Disability Options Network Hosts DON Fishing Derby

May 2025

2025 Best of the Best award from New Castle NEWS, vote online at website.

DON Services, Inc. Is Nominated for Best In-Home Health Care in the New Castle News Reader's Choice 2025

May 2025

DON Enterprises, Inc.’s Elm Street Program Designated as a 2025 Accredited Program by Main Street America

May 2025

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DON Enterprises, Inc.’s Elm Street Program Hosts Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) Update

May 2025

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DON Enterprises, Inc.'s Elm Street Program Hosts Lower East Side Clean-Up

May 2025

DON Partners with Tri-County Cleanways for West Side Cleanup in New Castle

April 2025

DON Enterprises, Inc.'s DON ReClaim! Hosts Earth Day Cleanup Event and Collects 13 Bags of Trash

April 2025

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DON Enterprises, Inc.'s Elm Street Program Receives Grant for Farrell Park Project

April 2025

DON Team Members Attend 2025 Main Street Now Conference to Bring Fresh Ideas to Revitalization

April 2025

Disability Options Network Thanks Lawrence and Mary Jane Geier for Their Ongoing Generosity in Honor of Jeff Parker

April 2025

DON Enterprises, Inc.'s Elm Street Program Hosted a Fire Safety Giveaway Event

March 2025

DON Services, Inc. Attends 3rd Annual Health & Resource Fair at Irwin Senior Activity Center

March 2025

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Disability Options Network Empowers Staff with Comprehensive Training to Enhance CIL Services and Support

March 2025

Disability Options Network Attends Intellectual Disability and Autism Awareness Event: Celebrating Inclusivity and Empowerment

March 2025

WXED 107.3 Interviews Steve Cardella, CEO of DON Services

February 2025

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DON Services, Inc. Sponsors Twilight Wish Foundation Fundraiser

February 2025

Valentine’s Craft Night Fun at DON Services' Thursday Night Out

February 2025

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DON Works to Bring More Affordable Homes to New Castle’s East Side Grove Area

February 2025

DON Employees Had an Amazing Time at DON’s Annual Souper Bowl

February 2025

February 6th is the Protect Medicaid Call-In Day of Action

February 2025

Disability Options Network Celebrated the Life and Legacy of Ed Roberts

January 2025

DON ReClaim!’s 2024 Share the Warmth Blanket Drive: A Heartwarming Success

December 2024

DON Services, Inc. Spreads Holiday Cheer at Local Parades and Wishes Everyone a Joyous Season

December 2024

DON Enterprises, Inc.'s Elm Street Program Hosted a Food Voucher Giveaway for East Side Grove Families

December 2024

DON Services Hosted Thanksgiving Celebrations in Donora, Jeanette, and Penn Hills

November 2024

DON Services Hosted the Annual DON Thanksgiving Celebration in New Castle

November 2024

Disability Options Network Hosted the Annual DON Halloween Party

October 2024

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DON Enterprises, Inc.'s Elm Street Program Hosted Halle-Booya in collaboration with DON, Bible Way Church of God in Christ, and Kim’s Ice Cream

October 2024

Disability Options Network Hosted the Time to Shine - Resource Fair

October 2024

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Sharon, DON Employee, Discussed Time to Shine Resource Fair and Disability Options Network on NCTV45’s FOCUS NC

October 2024

Disability Options Network Hosted Building Bridges: Empowering Voters with Disabilities

October 2024

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Linda Nitch Presents at the New Castle Downtown Development Conference

October 2024

DON Enterprises, Inc.'s Elm Street Community and DON Services held a free Electronics Recycling Event

October 2024

DON Services Attends Liberty Tower's Health and Wellness Fair

October 2024

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DON Services Hosted Caregiver Appreciation Day!

October 2024

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Click the button below to read "The Power of Activism: Catherine Holl," which discusses the journey of Catherine Holl, the Co-Founder of Disability Options Network

October 2024

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Disability Options Network Hosts the Fall Harvest Round Table Discussion

September 2024

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Disability Options Network Donates Motorized Scooter to Armstrong County Veterans

September 2024

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Disability Options Network Hosted the Building Bridges Between Education and Medicine Conference

September 2024

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DON ReClaim! Hosts Neshannock Trail and Croton Avenue Cleanup on World Cleanup Day!

September 2024

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Jean and Don's Full-Circle Adventure with DON

September 2024

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DON Services Thanks Holy Spirit Parish's "Friends of Catholic Education" for Donation

September 2024

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DON Enterprises, Inc. and DON Services, Inc. Particpated in United Way of Lawrence County’s Day of Caring at the South Side Community Garden

September 2024

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The Elm Street Team Particpated in United Way of Lawrence County’s Day of Caring at the East Side Grove Community Garden

September 2024

DON Services and the New Castle News Announce the Winners of the Much-Anticipated Vacation Raffle

August 2024

Disability Options Network Hosted the Building Bridges Summit: Advocacy, Self-Expression, Wellness, Relationships, Employment, and Assistive Communication

August 2024

The Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice Visited Disability Options Network

August 2024

DON Services and Disability Options Network Attended the Great American Banana Split Celebration

August 2024

Disability Options Network hosted the DON Fishing Derby at McDanels Boat Launch

August 2024

DON Announces Vesper Energy Development LLC Donation

August 2024

Disability Options Network Hosted the Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration at Cascade Park

August 2024

Miss Pennsylvania 2024 and Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania 2024 to Appear at Disabilities Options Network’s Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration

August 2024

On Behalf of DON Services, Anita McKeever Sent a Letter to the Editor to Recognize Two Extraordinary Groups: the Resurrection Parish Team and the Catholic Heart Workcamp

August 2024

DON Enterprises, Inc.'s Elm Street Program Hosted the 2024 National Night Out Block Party to Honor Local Law Enforcement and Promote Community-Police Relationships

August 2024

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Disability Options Network Hosted the “Building Bridges, Empowering ALL Abilities Through Recreation and Relationships” Conference at PNC Park's Unique Abilities Day

August 2024

Disability Options Network Hosted the Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration at Hempfield Park

July 2024

Resurrection Parish Sent Workers to Six Projects for its 2024 Appalachia Youth Mission, Coordinated by DON Services

July 2024

Don Enterprises, Inc. Helps Reconnect New Castle, PA, and Shinshiro, Japan Through Cherry Blossom Trees

June 2024

Don Enterprises and DON Services Construction Donated Materials to Catholic Heart Work Camp

June 2024

Disability Options Network hosted the Annual DON Fishing Derby at the ADA-Accessible Fishing area in Moraine State Park, McDanels Boat Launch

May 2024

DON Services has Helped 31 People Transition from Nursing Homes Back into their Communities in this Year's First Quarter

May 2024

The Elm Street Community Hosted a Neighborhood Watch Meeting with Speakers that Included the New Castle Police Chief and State Representative Marla Brown's Chief of Staff

May 2024

The Elm Street Community, East Side Grove, Hosted a Community Cleanup

May 2024

Disability Options Network Staff Went to Disability Pride Day at the Capitol

May 2024

DON Enterprises, Inc. Donated Funds from the Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP) to the City of New Castle for Ongoing Blight Reduction

May 2024

DON Enterprises Inc. Finalized the Sale of the Fourteenth House Built in New Castle in Partnership with the Affordable Housing Program of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh

April 2024

DON Enterprises Inc. Finalized the Sale of the Thirteenth House Built in New Castle in Partnership with the Affordable Housing Program of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh

April 2024

DON ReClaim! Partnered with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and Tri-County CleanWays to Clean Up Neshannock Trail and N. Croton Ave with the Help of Volunteers

April 2024

The Elm Street Community Holds First Volunteer Dinner

April 2024

DON Services, Inc. was Featured on the Butler Buzz

April 2024

Disability Options Network Attended Inclusion Express

April 2024

DON spoke to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 778 About the Company

April 2024

Stop By DON Enterprises, Inc.’s Central Building to See the Cherry Blossom Trees

April 2024

DON Enterprises, Inc. is Pleased to Announce a New Marquee

April 2024

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DON to Launch First-Time Homebuyer Program

March 2024

DON Services, Inc. and Disability Options Network Open a New Office in Jeannette

March 2024

DON Enterprises, Inc. Built and Sold the Company’s Twelfth House

February 2024

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

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November 2020

Trace Material a New Dawn in New Castle Podcast

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September 2020

Faces of Disability are Strong and Able

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September 2020

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

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September 2020

Planning Commission Recommends DON Project

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May 2020

DON to Consider Thesis Ideas for East Side Project

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May 2020

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Connect with Tech

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April 2020

DON Dispatch Newsletter January & February 2020

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January 2020

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ADA Rally

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July 2019

New Homes Being Built in New Castle

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July 2019

DON Dispatch Newsletter for July & August 2019

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July 2019

Building Plans

DON Dispatch Newsletter April and May 2019

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April 2019

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DON Dispatch Newsletter February and March 2019

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February 2019

DON Services Purchases Central Building

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January 2019

DON Enterprises, Inc. Chosen as Grantee

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December 2018

DON Dispatch September Newsletter

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September 2018

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Disability Employment Incentive Act Introduced

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August 2018

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For Many People with Disabilities, Medicaid & SSI Mean Independence

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July 2018

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DON Dispatch July Newsletter

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July 2018

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The Americans with Disabilities Act must be left intact

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May 2018

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

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May 2018

A Barber Soothes a Child with Autism by Singing

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April 2018

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Pennsylvania Health Law Project March 2018 ENews

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March 2018

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

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March 2018

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Bob Casey and Tom Ridge: Don’t Disempower Fellow Citizens

Americans with disabilities deserve a chance to work and live in their communities...

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December 2017

Aging, Disabled Consumers May be Clueless About State’s New Long-Term Care Program

Libby Powers, a 29-year-old disability rights counselor born with spina bifida, understands the state’s pending Community HealthChoices program...

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October 2017

Center for Independent Living Returns to Allegheny County

Disability Options Network, a 501c3 nonprofit organization serving Beaver, Butler, Lawrence and Mercer counties, has been awarded a grant...

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September 2017

Proper Smoke Detector Disposal

There are two types of smoke detectors: ionization and photoelectric...

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September 2017

Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act and How Businesses Can Get Involved

On July 22, 2014, the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act was signed...

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April 2017

New Ideas In the Advocacy for Disabled Persons

New Mobility Magazine published an article February fourth by Laura Hershey, arguing that employment for people with disabilities should be at the top of the priority list for disability advocates...

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October 2014

Restore Your Vision with Stem Cells

The North East England Stem Cell Institute, located in Newcastle, has developed a treatment in which stem cells taken from one eye can be used to repair the other...

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October 2014

Eye Damage Caused By Tanning Beds

We have been warned for years about the harmful effects of ultra violet rays, given off naturally by our sun and produced artificially by tanning beds...

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October 2014

LOCAL PA ADAPT ACTION – Robbins Continues to Use the Disabled Community as a Political Pawn

During a visit to Senator Robbins Harrisburg office in June, 2009, PA ADAPT activists were asked to leave his office and not return...

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October 2014

LOCAL PA ADAPT ACTION – Ignore Them and They’ll Go Away

On August 4, 2009 the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted 195-3 to pass Senate Bill 850 to pay workers. As written, S.B. 850 makes deep cuts to key programs that would force more disabled people out of their homes and into nursing homes...

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October 2014

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