Bancroft

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Bancroft

@BancroftOrg

A leading non-profit serving individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities and brain injuries since 1883.

เข้าร่วม Eylül 2011

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Bancroft@BancroftOrg·28 Mar

Need an autism expert? We can help with topics like general autism/developmental disabilities, severe autism, ABA, human interest stories and more. bit.ly/3NuEO1U #autismawarenessmonth @PhillyInquirer @njdotcom @6abc @CBS3Mornings @NBCPhiladelphia @FOX29philly

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ANCOR@TheRealANCOR·26 Haz

Billions in proposed #Medicaid cuts in the House and Senate budget reconciliation bills massively reduces federal funding to states. When states face budget shortfalls, disability services like home and community-based services are cut. #SaveMedicaid

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Bancroft@BancroftOrg·13 Şub

The #DisabilityCommunityAct is vital legislation that protects access to critical long-term supports and services for people with I/DD by increasing federal Medicaid funding over a three-year period. Join us in asking lawmakers for their support: ancor.org/actions/suppor…

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Bancroft@BancroftOrg·13 Şub

Thank you @RepPaulTonko and @RepBrianFitz for your leadership in bringing the #DisabilityCommunityAct to fruition. Read more about this critically needed legislation: ancor.org/article/ancor-…

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Bancroft@BancroftOrg·18 Ara

Residents from Bancroft’s Flicker program have found a new friend in Iggy, a robot developed by @saintjosephs researchers that is powered by AI and designed to support those with disabilities. Read more: bit.ly/3Nr1ulo #AITools #LeveragingTechnology #AIRobot

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Bancroft@BancroftOrg·13 Kas

We are overjoyed by our new mural at the Jacob Schaefer Center! Thanks to a generous donation from the TD Bank Charitable Foundation of @TDBank_US and our partnership with @perkinscenter, the mural was created by adults in our day program. Read more: bit.ly/3stwRVl

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Bancroft@BancroftOrg·23 Eki

Thank you @GMA for shedding light on an issue that affects providers — and most importantly, people with disabilities and their families — across the country.

Good Morning America@GMA

A growing concern as advocacy groups say a workforce shortage is causing group homes helping Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be understaffed. ABC News' @WhitJohnson has more. gma.abc/3Kj8UFW

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ROI-NJ@ROINJNews·5 Eki

Bancroft unveils smart homes for adults with disabilities roi-nj.com/2023/10/05/hea…

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Bancroft@BancroftOrg·2 Eki

This is a big deal -- for resources, funding and partnerships that benefit the people Bancroft supports.

Amanda ‘science fan girl’ Morris (she/her) 🤟🏻🌵@AmandaMoMorris

For years, researchers say it was difficult to study health inequities that people with disabilities experience, because the way this population was classified by the NIH limited access to funding. Now, that's changed: washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/…

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Bancroft@BancroftOrg·29 Eyl

Thank you @NJDHS Deputy Commissioner @KayleeMcGuire_ for joining us — and most importantly, for your support of this project!

NJHumanServices@NJDHS

.@NJDHS Deputy Commissioner for Aging and Disability Services @KayleeMcGuire_ today attended a ribbon cutting ceremony of one of the four smart homes operated by @BancroftOrg, which works to support independent, safe living for I/DD residents.

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Bancroft@BancroftOrg·28 Eyl

Thank you to everyone who came to our Smart Home Program event! This is just the beginning of reimaging ways we can use tech to support those with disabilities. Thanks @AswCarolMurphy and Sen.Nilsa Cruz-Perez for being amazing advocates for this project. rb.gy/2ls49

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Bancroft@BancroftOrg·18 Eyl

Thank you, @GovernorShapiro, for recognizing the importance of investing in services and supports for Pennsylvanians with disabilities -- and the critical workforce delivering that care. pennlive.com/opinion/2023/0…

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Bancroft@BancroftOrg·24 Ağu

Thank you, @GovernorShapiro, for recognizing the work #DSPs do for Pennsylvanians with autism and intellectual disabilities! #DSPWeek2023 #weloveDSPs

PAR@PARdotnet

At the request of PAR, @GovernorShapiro signed a proclamation announcing that September 10-16, 2023 is Direct Support Professional Recognition Week in Pennsylvania! This week is set aside to honor DSPs for the important work they do supporting individuals with ID/A.

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Bancroft@BancroftOrg·4 Ağu

This is a great article by @AmandaMoMorris that highlights the challenges faced by those with sensory processing disorder. washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/…

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Bancroft@BancroftOrg·1 Ağu

We are tremendously saddened by the loss of @LtGovOliver - a trailblazer and dedicated public servant. Our thoughts are with the Lt. Governor’s family, friends and all those who loved her.

New Jersey@NJGov

Statement from Lieutenant Governor Oliver’s Family.

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Bancroft@BancroftOrg·31 Tem

Thrilled to see this bill move forward. Its passage will help paint an accurate picture of DSPs nationwide- and better inform policies to strengthen and stabilize the workforce.

ANCOR@TheRealANCOR

🙌ANCOR Celebrates the Advancement of Legislation to Recognize Direct Support Professionals on Anniversary of ADA 'It is fitting that this committee passed S. 1332 on the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).' ancor.org/article/ancor-…

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