THE DSP CRISIS One of the most significant crises facing care for the disabled in Pennsylvania is the inability to attract and retain qualified personal, DSP (Direct Support Personnel). People that have a caring heart and a skill to deal with those who are intellectually challenged. The wages for DPS personal in Pennsylvania are substantially
A Message from Our CEO To all PACC Employees and Friends, There is an upcoming Disability Expo in the Pittsburgh area. This is a great opportunity, free of charge, for you and your client or family member to gain resources and information, socialize, advocate and be part of their community! PACC will have tables sponsored
APRIL IS AUTISM MONTH Autism is a developmental disorder with variable severity. Autism is marked by a noticeable difficulty in social settings, talking with others and a marked exhibition of repeated patterns of actions, behaviors and thoughts. In the United States the incidence of autism is estimated to be 1 in 59 births. Today, more
A GREAT WAY TO ADVOCATE ! On May 11th Highmark will hold its annual Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community and, once again, PA Connecting Communities will be front and center in this event. Each year PA Connecting Communities raises money through this annual Highmark campaign and 100% of the funds raised by PACC
