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DRP’s Intake System will be closed from October 26 - October 30, 2026. You may call our intake helpline about a voting issue related to your disability and leave a short message explaining the problem. Our staff will return your call as soon as possible and before Election Day.
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🚨 Today, Oct. 19, is Pennsylvania's deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election. ✅ If you are eligible to vote, you can register or update your registration online until 11:59 p.m. tonight at vote.pa.gov/Register.
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Important deadlines are approaching, make sure you are registered if you want to vote on November 3rd. The deadline to register for the Election is October 19, 2026. Is your voter registration information up to date? Check your voter registration here: tinyurl.com/2zextc55
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For self-advocacy tools or to file a grievance, you can go to our website. If this is urgent involving abuse or neglect, contact emergency services: Adult Protective Services: - bit.ly/42yQVUh - 1-800-490-8505 ChildLine: - bit.ly/3EBQi49 - 1-800-932-0313
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Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month! This October we will recognize the positive impact of people with disabilities in the Pennsylvania workforce. 📌For employment self-advocacy resources, check out this page on DRP's website: disabilityrightspa.org/resou…
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People with disabilities are among those at greatest risk. Research shows that people with disabilities are 4.6 times more likely to experience frequent mental distress. In a Crisis? You can call, text or chat with a 988 crisis line worker. #SuicidePreventionMonth
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For self-advocacy tools or to file a grievance, you can go to our website. If this is urgent involving abuse or neglect, contact emergency services: Adult Protective Services: - bit.ly/42yQVUh - 1-800-490-8505 ChildLine: - bit.ly/3EBQi49 - 1-800-932-0313
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Democracy is strongest when it is accessible. Voting can be difficult for many in the disability community. Turn awareness into action. If you experience a voting problem or barrier, contact the nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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Many people in the disability community vote by mail! It is a safe and important form of voting. Check for physical accessibility of your polling place location if you plan to vote in person. Report barriers to poll workers and to the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE
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Voting plans and advocacy can start right in your community! Local elections are important for decision making in your community. To access DRP's information on accessible voting and other disability voting rights information, follow the link below. disabilityrightspa.org/resou…
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The disability vote matters! Make it count. Nearly one-third of all eligible voters, which is approximately 72.7 million people, either have a disability themselves or live with someone who does according to the same report by Rutgers. smlr.rutgers.edu/sites/defau…
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Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW), September 14-18, 2026, is a nonpartisan movement hosted by the American Association of People with Disabilities' REV UP campaign. It's about advocating for accessible futures, celebrating community, and building power. aapd.com/about-rev-up/
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Join RevUp Philly for Bites, Ballots, and Belonging: A Community Celebration of Democracy and Connection! 📅 Wednesday, September 16 ⏰ 3:00–6:00 p.m. 📍 Intercultural Family Services 4240 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia Register: luma.com/npqd296a
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For self-advocacy tools or to file a grievance, you can go to our website. If this is urgent involving abuse or neglect, contact emergency services: Adult Protective Services: - bit.ly/42yQVUh - 1-800-490-8505 ChildLine: - bit.ly/3EBQi49 - 1-800-932-0313
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Starting September 1, 2026, DRP intake helpline hours will be as follows: Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Tuesday: 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Thursday: 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Find more information here: disabilityrightspa.org/drps-…
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DRP had a blast at Voices For Independence’s Annual Pig Roast in Erie on 8/20! Our team was there to offer a free legal clinic and speak with community members about a range of disability-related issues. Thank you to the IOLTA Board for providing funding to make this possible!
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For self-advocacy tools or to file a grievance, you can go to our website. If this is urgent involving abuse or neglect, contact emergency services: Adult Protective Services: - bit.ly/42yQVUh - 1-800-490-8505 ChildLine: - bit.ly/3EBQi49 - 1-800-932-0313
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Governor Josh Shapiro shared a letter, and the message was clear that Pennsylvania remains committed to protecting the rights of people with disabilities and will continue to support community living. This letter can be found here: acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aai…
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A DRP Staff Attorney was recently interviewed on The Spark podcast highlighting accommodations for amusement parks in a conversation titled, "Accessibility at Amusement Parks: Understanding ADA Accommodations and Invisible Disabilities" witf.org/2026/07/16/accessib…
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DRP was glad to attend Disability Pride Erie this week! Our staff connected with many community members, leaders, and advocates to share information about disability rights, voting access, and other issues affecting disabled Pennsylvanians.
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