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On May 8, 2013 Vision for Equality is hosting a hearing in front of the House Committee on Human Services to discuss the obstacles the current system provides for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and their families.

Tickets are on sale for Park Lawn’s Venetian Hotel Trip for Four Raffle with the winner receiving an Italian themed escape for 4 days and 3 nights. Proceeds will benefit hundreds of individuals with special needs.

On November 28, 2012, Governor Tom Corbett and Secretary of Public Welfare, Gary Alexander will be visiting Vision for Equality, a statewide non-profit organization supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and Autism and their families.

PAR applauded Wednesday a call by Tim Costa, Executive Deputy Secretary of the Department of Public Welfare (DPW), to improve the agency’s operations from programs that serve people with intellectual disabilities (ID).

On May 8, 2013 Vision for Equality is hosting a hearing in front of the House Committee on Human Services to discuss the obstacles the current system provides for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and their families.

Park Lawn seeks volunteers to help on the weekend of March 29th and 30th and April 12th and 13th from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm to help raise money for the programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Park Lawn.

Less than two weeks left to win a trip to Vegas for 4 and a stay at the Venetian Hotel! The winner will receive an Italian themed escape for 4 days and 3 nights. Proceeds will benefit hundreds of individuals with special needs.

Tickets are on sale for Park Lawn’s Venetian Hotel Trip for Four Raffle with the winner receiving an Italian themed escape for 4 days and 3 nights. Proceeds will benefit hundreds of individuals with special needs.

On November 28, 2012, Governor Tom Corbett and Secretary of Public Welfare, Gary Alexander will be visiting Vision for Equality, a statewide non-profit organization supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and Autism and their families.

Join The Arc of Atlantic County for a honky-tonkin' boot-stompin' good time at "How the West Was Fun!" on March 29, 2012 in Galloway Twp, NJ. Includes silent auction, western fare, the Kenny I. Orchestra and tribute to three community partners.

PAR applauded Wednesday a call by Tim Costa, Executive Deputy Secretary of the Department of Public Welfare (DPW), to improve the agency’s operations from programs that serve people with intellectual disabilities (ID).

Chicago South Suburb Non Profit, Park Lawn, appeals to the Irish supporters with a raffle to win an Ireland Tour for Two.

Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Dennis O’Brien (R- Philadelphia) received the 2007 Humanitarian Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (PAR).

Don Barney, Executive Director of Keystone Community Resources, has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Association of Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (PAR) as one of two recipients of the Pennsylvania Advocate of the Year Award.

Robert Will, Chief Operating Officer of the Dr. Gertrude Barber National Institute, was recognized by the Pennsylvania Association of Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (PAR) for his distinguished service to people with disabilities.

Mark Hamilton, Regional Director at Fayette Resources, Inc. has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Association of Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (PAR) as one of two recipients of the Pennsylvania Advocate of the Year Award.