Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania

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MISSION STATEMENT:The mission of the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania is to advance, protect, and advocate for the human, civil, and legal rights of Pennsylvanians with disabilities.

VISION STATEMENT: The Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania's vision is that all Pennsylvanians with disabilities are empowered with opportunities and choices, are valued members of their communities fully included in all aspects of community life having access to quality education, employment opportunities, and housing options living free from abuse, neglect and discrimination.

Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania (DRN) is a statewide, non–profit corporation designated as the federally–mandated organization to advance and protect the civil rights of adults and children with disabilities. DRN works with people with disabilities and their families to ensure their rights to live in their communities with the services they need, to receive a full and inclusive education, to live free of discrimination, abuse and neglect, and to have control and self–determination over their services. More »

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Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania Files Lawsuit Against Gov. Tom Corbett and DPW

Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit today on behalf of The Arc of Pennsylvania, Vision for EQuality, NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania, Speaking for Ourselves, Mental Health Consumers Association, and Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania in the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania against Governor Tom Corbett and the Department of Public Welfare to stop the chronic underfunding of services required under the Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Act of 1966, including the devastating impact from the 20 percent funding cut and transfer of funds to the Human Services Development Fund (HSDF) Block Grant in the Governor's proposed budget. A press conference was also held today in Harrisburg.

To view the Petition, please click here.

To view the Press Release, click here.

Disability Rights Network Files Leonard, et al. v. DPW, et al.

On December 1, 2011, DRN filed a class-action law suit alleging, among other things, that amendments to the OBRA Waiver made by Defendants, will result in the termination or substantial reduction of Community Integration services and the loss of Behavior Therapy services for Plaintiffs and other similarly situated individuals. To read the complaint in its entirely, please click here.

Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania Announces New Chief Executive Officer and Legal Director

Click here to read full press release.

Dennis Huculiak: Inclusion and Living your Dream

Click Here to view the recently released video chronicling the journey of Dennis Huculiak, son of DRN Board Member Mary Ohl.

Benjamin Class Notice and Signed Settlement Agreement Ready for Viewing

The class notice and the signed Settlement Agreement in DRN's Benjamin v. DPW class action lawsuite are ready for viewing. Click here to view the Notice and click here to view the Settlement Agreement.

DRN Files Mumford, et al. v. Dept. of Public Welfare, et al.

DRN Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities who Are Unnecessarily Institutionalized. Click here to read the full complaint.