http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 09 May 2012 09:11:39 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/potassium-iodide.php Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Department of Health to Offer Free Potassium Iodide Tablets on Aug. 11. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:17:51 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/potassium-iodide.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/pace-pacenet.php Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Fulfills State's Promise Protecting PACE and PACENET Prescription Benefits for Older Adults. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:17:07 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/pace-pacenet.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/housing/rebates.php Housing and Homes Nearly $235 Million in 2010 Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebates to be Distributed Starting July 1 to Older Adults, Residents with Disabilities. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:11:23 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/housing/rebates.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/videophone.php Pennsylvania New Service Offered Wednesdays from Noon to 4 p.m. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:05:09 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/videophone.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/nicotine-patches.php Pennsylvania 'Quit for Love' Campaign Encourages Smokers to Put Loved Ones First. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:34:55 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/nicotine-patches.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/property-tax-rent-rebates.php Pennsylvania More than 603,000 Homeowners and Renters Received $281 Million last year. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:53:06 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/property-tax-rent-rebates.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/property-tax-rebate.php Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Reminds Residents of Dec. 31 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline, Free Application Assistance Available - Nearly 88,000 Eligible Older Adults, People with Disabilities Have Not Yet Applied. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:57:56 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/property-tax-rebate.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/22-bills.php Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell signed into law the following bills. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:16:57 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/22-bills.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/free-dental.php Pennsylvania Providing Free Dental Care to Pennsylvania and Maryland Adults in October. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:34:36 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/free-dental.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/uninsured-pennsylvanians.php Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell and White House Office of Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann DeParle joined Allied Services medical clinic in Scranton today to highlight how the federal Affordable Care Act provides uninsured adults with pre-existing conditions the opportunity to get health insurance. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:01:33 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/uninsured-pennsylvanians.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/home-health-aides.php Pennsylvania Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) today expressed strong support for Governor Ed Rendell's action to protect homecare attendants in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:55:56 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/home-health-aides.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/rebate-checks.php Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Highlights Success of Health Care Reform Act as Seniors Get Rebate Checks to Help Pay for Prescription Drugs. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:06:44 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/rebate-checks.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/school-physical-activity.php Pennsylvania Nine schools in Pennsylvania Receive $15,000 Grants for Increasing Physical Activity in school. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:47:20 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/school-physical-activity.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/employ-seniors.php Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell proclaimed this week as 'Employ Older Workers' week in Pennsylvania to recognize the significant contributions of older workers across the state. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:49:17 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/employ-seniors.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/agriculture-healthcare.php Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell yesterday signed executive orders that will ensure more of Pennsylvania's agricultural operations benefit from the commonwealth's purchasing power and enhance home healthcare services for seniors and people with disabilities. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:57:12 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/agriculture-healthcare.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/workers-comp.php Pennsylvania If you are injured on the job, it is important to understand your rights to compensation and to work with a knowledgeable workers' compensation attorney who can ensure that your interests are protected. Sun, 12 Sep 2010 09:38:52 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/workers-comp.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/retiree-benefits.php Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that the commonwealth is among the 103 Pennsylvania employers accepted into a federal program to help offset the rising health care costs for retirees. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:19:28 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/retiree-benefits.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/pa-trauma-centers.php Pennsylvania Effective September 4, 2010 there will be 30 accredited trauma centers in Pennsylvania. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:43:47 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/pa-trauma-centers.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/west-nile.php Pennsylvania The Department of Health today reported this year's first human case of West Nile virus in Pennsylvania. The individual is a 69-year-old man from Philadelphia County. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:23:34 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/west-nile.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/home-visiting-grant.php Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Receives Federal Grant for Home Visiting Programs to Improve Well-Being of Families. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:28:22 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/pennsylvania/home-visiting-grant.php