A bill expanding healthcare access for working disabled people may see Senate action
October 9, 2019
WITF (Harrisburg) — A bill that aims to let more disabled people access a program that gives them medical services appears primed to move…
Legislation to remove income limit on people with disabilities introduced to PA Senate
October 8, 2019
HARRISBURG, PA (October 8, 2019) — United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s #IWantToWork campaign is pleased to join Senator Bob Mensch in introducing Senate Bill…
#WorkingWithBenefits: WIPA Resources
September 11, 2019
You wanted to work. You got the job. Congratulations! Now, you have questions about your Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits….
JFCS Career Development Center offers young adults with mental health challenges a lifeline to meaningful work
October 25, 2018
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s theme is “America’s Workforce: Empowering All.” The latest government figures put the U.S. unemployment…
Acknowledging my disability, and becoming an advocate
October 11, 2018
As a woman with a disability, figuring out what defines me, and how I define myself, has been a tricky thing. Some parts of…
Meet Joe Maysky
August 30, 2018
Hi there! My name is Joe Maysky and I’m the #IWantToWork campaign’s new Social Media Manager. I have cerebral palsy and graduated from West…
Denial, Hurdles and Hard Work: My Journey to Law School
August 16, 2018
Do you know what it takes to gain admission to law school? Most people think you only need the basics: excellent grades, a high…
HARRISBURG, PA (June 14, 2018) — United Way of Southwestern PA’s #IWantToWork Campaign is pleased to join Representative Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster, Representative Dan Miller,…
Adapted Vehicles and Employment
May 24, 2018
Obtaining employment requires education, experience, and reliable transportation. Transportation can be a barrier to job candidates with disabilities. Depending on where you live, there…
My Journey to Employment
April 12, 2018
My name is Joshua Stranix. I wanted to be employed from a young age. I began working in 1994 when I was 17 years…