Until Now

For a person with a disability, career success, marriage, and having a savings was a dream … until now. On April 1, 2023 opportunities…

You can’t, I will

“You can’t…” It all started with the words “you can’t.” Those are two words that never sat well with me. I’m not sure if…

MAWD Expansion Signed into Law

On July 1, Governor Wolf signed Act 69 of 2021 into law, expanding the eligibility criteria for the Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities (MAWD) program. The…

New legislation is life-changing for workers

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Can you imagine being denied the right to work to the full extent of your abilities? What if someone put a…

As a Pennsylvanian with a disability, I’m forced to choose between higher pay and essential benefits

PublicSource – For most people, waking up and getting ready for work is a fairly straightforward routine. You get up, probably drink some coffee,…

Working with Benefits – Video #1

 #IWantToWork‘s Dr. Josie Badger and AHEDD’s Joy Smith discuss the process of obtaining benefits counseling. Follow #IWantToWork on YouTube here.

New Senate Bill Could Offer More Access To Health Care Needs For Workers With Disabilities

WESA – A bill that aims to let more people with disabilities access a program that gives them medical services appears primed to move…

Lift The Limit: Matt’s Story

Visit www.liftthelimit.org to sign the petition to remove the wage cap for people with disabilities.

Lift The Limit: Heather’s Story

Visit www.liftthelimit.org to sign the petition and remove the wage cap for people with disabilities.