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July 18, 2024 - Harrisburg, PA

Governor Shapiro Hosts Ceremonial Bill Signing Highlighting Budget Investments to Support the Pennsylvania ID/A Community, Bocce Tournament with Special Olympics at the Governor's Residence

Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governor's Residence.

For years, the ID/A community demanded real help - and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list - ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.

"Pennsylvanians in every community and of every background deserve more freedom to chart their own course and more opportunity to succeed," said Governor Josh Shapiro. "Our loved ones and neighbors with intellectual disabilities and autism deserve to live with dignity and the supports they need to succeed. Because we came together across party lines, this budget delivers a historic amount for them and begins the process of finally ending the waiting list for services. This is good government in action - and is another example of how when we come together, we can deliver real results for Pennsylvanians."

Speakers Include:
State Representative Jessica Benham
Mary Sautter, Executive Director, BARC Developmental Services
Matt Beckman
Governor Josh Shapiro



Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_22.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_23.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_24.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_25.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_26.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_27.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_28.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_29.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_30.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), caregivers and advocates, and legislative leaders for a ceremonial bill signing to highlight the 2024-25 budget he signed into law last week. Before the signing, the Governor hosted Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a bocce tournament and brunch at the Governors Residence. .. ..For years, the ID/A community demanded real help and Governor Shapiro heard them loud and clear. This budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with ID/A and the direct support professionals (DSPs) who care for them by securing $354.8 million in federal and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, which includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency waiting list ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/26263_gov_bocce_DZ_31.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>