CHC in the News

Be sure and check-out the following link and today’s letter to the editor!  This was a team effort by our Health Committee for People with Disabilities and to quote Martha Stewart, “it’s a very good thing.”

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10209/1075704-110.stm  (our letter is at the bottom of the page)

Yesterday’s celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act was a grand success!  Please read the coverage from the Post-Gazette and note the great story of Janet Evans!

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10208/1075611-114.stm

Today, 26 July 2010, we mark 20th Anniversary of the signing into law of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Tina Calabro did an excellent piece on how far we’ve come and how far we still need to go.  Check it out at:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10202/1074040-114.stm

Greetings, Advocates,

Here is the piece on the latest Mayview hearing that aired on WDUQ

http://www.wduq.org/index.php/component/content/article/78-local-news/226-mayview-sale

Consumer Health Coalition helped lead the way in organizing a sign on letter of support around HB 245 – The Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Act.  The bill updates and improves upon an existing Pennsylvania program that supports caregivers helping loved ones to remain in their homes.  In these difficult financial times when budgetary matters can’t be ignored, it’s important to point out that the legislation is budget neutral.   Efforts like these that support home and community based services will also likely help the Commonwealth reduce spending over time by allowing seniors to stay in their homes and out of expensive long term care facilities.

HB 245 – PA Family Caregiver Support Act Sign On Letter