Tell Lawmakers

To Increase Funding to Support Direct Support Professionals & the Disability Community!

You don’t need to wait for election day to have your voice heard.

State lawmakers wrapped up business in Harrisburg and returned home last week to campaign in earnest for the May 17 primary election.

Because every vote counts, every voice matters. Especially now, in the weeks leading up to the election, lawmakers are sensitive to constituents’ concerns and want to hear from you.

Take advantage of this opportunity to reach out and urge lawmakers to increase funding to support human services professionals and especially Direct Support Professionals, so individuals and families in need get the assistance and care they deserve.

So far, the outpouring of support has been incredible.

Since the governor unveiled his 2022-23 budget proposal in February, more than 4,000 individuals have contacted their local lawmakers urging them to act.

We need to build on this momentum.

Once the election finishes, lawmakers will begin crafting a final budget top put in place before the fiscal year ends June 30. Pennsylvania is sitting on billions of federal dollars and state “rainy day” funds that could increase wages to help us attract and retain human service professionals.

It’s critical that our senators and representatives understand how this direct support professional workforce crisis is affecting our most vulnerable individuals and families, as well as the providers and professionals who serve them.

Click the “Tell Lawmakers” button below NOW to tell lawmakers to increase funding to address the workforce crisis facing Pennsylvania’s health and human services. 

Thank you for your continued support!