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Wolf Administration Issues Recommendations to Help People with Disabilities Find Employment
In March, Governor Tom Wolf signed Executive Order 2016-03, entitled “Establishing ‘Employment First’ Policy and Increasing Competitive-Integrated Employment for Pennsylvanians with a Disability.” The goal of this executive order is to make the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania a model state when it comes to creating a climate hospitable to workers with a disability. Under this executive order, competitive, integrated employment becomes the first consideration and preferred outcome of publicly funded education, training, employment, and long-term supports and service programs for working-age Pennsylvanians with a disability.
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Life on the waiting list: The struggle to receive intellectual disability services in Pennsylvania
There are nearly 14,000 people in Pennsylvania with intellectual disabilities on a waiting list to receive services from the state.
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Gov. Wolf Sent Legislation to Help Young People With Disabilities
Prepare for Employment After Completing High School; Signature Proposal by #IWantToWork Campaign
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Gov. Wolf Signs Budget to Ensure Part-Time, Summer Jobs for Teens with Disabilities
The #IWantToWork Campaign notched a major victory for teenagers with disabilities today when Gov. Tom Wolf signed a state budget including funds to ensure they can get summer and part-time jobs while still in high school.
