Shapiro Administration Expands Disability Services, Cuts Waitlist and Boosts Worker Pay

Shapiro Administration Expands Disability Services, Cuts Waitlist and Boosts Worker Pay

CANONSBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced sweeping progress in expanding services for Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), highlighting new investments that are reducing waitlists, raising wages for caregivers, and expanding opportunities across the state. Speaking at Arc Human Services in Washington County, Shapiro said his administration has made record gains in just over a year. The state has cut…

Momentum positive in PA's disability services waitlist

Pennsylvanians living with intellectual disabilities and autism often wait months or even years for the services they need.