Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
04/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/14/2026 21:41
ADVISORY - HARRISBURG - Governor Shapiro to Sign Executive Orders Expanding Protections for Pennsylvanians with Disabilities
April 15, 2026 - Harrisburg, PA
ADVISORY - HARRISBURG - Governor Shapiro to Sign Executive Orders Expanding Protections for Pennsylvanians with Disabilities
Governor Josh Shapiro will take action to strengthen the rights and protections of Pennsylvanians with disabilities and autism.
Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has secured historic investments to expand intellectual disabilities and autism services and his 2026-27 proposed budget continues this work by increasing funding for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation by $1 million - bringing the total to $49.7 million - and investing $3 million for the modernization of PA Link, helping people with disabilities and older adults find information and connect to support and services in their community.
WHO:
Governor Josh Shapiro
Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, PA Department of Human Services
Sherri Landis, Arc of Pennsylvania
Erin Lopes, Autism Parent
Lisa Butler, Developmental Disabilities Council Member
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 15 at 1:30 PM
WHERE:
Governor's Reception Room
501 N 3rd St.
Harrisburg, PA 17120
LIVE STREAM:
pacast.com/live/gov
governor.pa.gov/live/
RSVP:
Press who are interested in attending must RSVP with the names and phone numbers for each member of their team to [email protected].
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