Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability

06/16/2026

Welcome to this week's PAR Tuesday News Review (TNR).

TNR is your update on critical news you need to know. This week's updates cover:

Pennsylvania State Budget
Federal Budget
H.R. 1
Medicaid and Medicare Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

You can watch this week's video on PAR's Facebook and YouTube.

In addition to Tuesday News Review, we strongly encourage our members to attend our members-only PAR Talk every Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. to ensure you have everything you need to know for the week ahead. Watch your inbox for a PAR Mail every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. for the PAR Talk reminder and call in information! If you did not receive the reminder, please email [email protected].

06/09/2026

TNR is your update on critical news you need to know. This week's updates cover:
Pennsylvania State Budget
Performance-Based Contracting
Federal Budget
H.R. 1
Medicaid and Medicare Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
June 17 PARedu: Essential Self Care Tips to Make Sure You are in the Game for Your Team, Those you Serve, and Yourself

06/02/2026

PAR was in DC yesterday and today along with our members Valley Community Services, The Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties, Penn-Mar, Fayette Resources, and Able-Services, as well as ANCOR, to advocate for the DSP SOC Bill and discuss SSI asset limits. DSPs also shared their experiences and powerful stories from working in the ID/A field. Thank you everyone for your advocacy!

Thank you Max (Valley Community Services) for the photos!

06/02/2026

TNR is your update on critical news you need to know. This week's updates cover:

Pennsylvania State Budget
Election
Performance-Based Contracting
Federal Budget
H.R. 1
Medicaid and Medicare Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
June 4 PARedu: The Privacy Paradox: Navigating Technology and Intrusion in Care

05/27/2026

Thank you for sharing your story Norine and Jenna!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/26/2026

TNR is your update on critical news you need to know. This week's updates cover:
Pennsylvania State Budget
Election
Performance-Based Contracting
Federal Budget
H.R. 1
Medicaid and Medicare Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
June 4 PARedu: The Privacy Paradox: Navigating Technology and Intrusion in Care

05/21/2026

Another great day at the PAR office with our friends from Able-Services! Thank you all for stopping by for a tour, lunch, and conversation. We always appreciate the opportunity to connect with our members!

05/19/2026

TNR is your update on critical news you need to know. This week's updates cover:
Pennsylvania State Budget
Primary Election
Performance-Based Contracting
Federal Budget
H.R. 1
Medicaid and Medicare Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
June 4 PARedu: The Privacy Paradox: Navigating Technology and Intrusion in Care

05/14/2026

Today we are spotlighting another incredible DSP, Vivian Dalieh, the the 2025 Kenccid DSP of the Year! Vivian embodies extraordinary vigilance and dedication. After finishing an overnight shift, Vivian sensed something was wrong at a group home during a phone call. Trusting her instincts, she returned to the site, discovered a concerning situation, and stayed on-site for an additional full day shift to ensure the individuals’ safety and well-being until proper coverage arrived. Vivian's story serves as a powerful reminder that DSPs are more than employees; they are protectors, advocates, and the true "MVPs" who uphold the dignity of those they serve every single day.

Learn more about Vivian and submit a DSP from your agency to be spotlighted here: https://par.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2205756 #/

05/12/2026

TNR is your update on critical news you need to know. This week's updates cover:
Pennsylvania State Budget
Primary Election
Federal Budget
H.R. 1
Medicaid and Medicare Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
May 19 PARedu: Effective Communication Between Staff and Supervisors