Posts Categorized: Disability Rights
Three notes from Pennsylvania’s End of Legislative Session
October 26, 2018 | No comments | Posted in Disability Rights, Religious Freedom, Sex Trafficking | Tags: Down Syndrome, Safe Harbor
Pennsylvania’s 2017-2018 legislative session has come to a close. Here are three notes on legislative items we were following:
Pennsylvania becomes a Safe Harbor State.Senate Bill 554 passed unanimously and will now provide specialized services to victims of sex … Read more
State Senate Misses Its Opportunity to Protect Children Diagnosed with Down Syndrome
October 18, 2018 | 1 comment | Posted in abortion, Disability Rights | Tags: Down Syndrome, House Bill 2050, pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Family Council is deeply disappointed by the lost opportunity in the Pennsylvania State Senate to pass the Down Syndrome Protection Act, House Bill 2050, before the session ended Wednesday. This allows the targeting of babies for abortion simply because … Read more
Presidential Message on Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October 3, 2018 | No comments | Posted in Disability Rights | Tags: Down Syndrome, President Trump
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and President Donald Trump took the opportunity to celebrate the lives of those with Down syndrome through a presidential message:
“We are learning more about this condition and the increased need for widespread education … Read more
She wrote six words to this Senator that everyone needs to read
October 1, 2018 | No comments | Posted in Disability Rights | Tags: Down Syndrome, HB2050, pennsylvania
Art is a part of who Emily Hartmann is. It’s her passion and brings her much joy. When she’s in her studio, she’s been known to break out in soulful song and bust a move.
Emily, 25, was part of … Read more
Top 10 Reasons Why You Need To Call Your State Senator: Pass the Down Syndrome Protection Act
September 24, 2018 | No comments | Posted in Disability Rights | Tags: Down Syndrome, HB2050, pennsylvania
Today your State Senator is back in Harrisburg to finish out the remainder of the 2017-2018 legislation. There are only ten session days left on the Senate calendar for them to consider and vote on the Down Syndrome Protection Act, … Read more
New Initiative for House Bill 2050: Pray on Sunday, Call on Monday
September 4, 2018 | 2 comments | Posted in abortion, Disability Rights | Tags: Down Syndrome Protection Act, House Bill 2050, pennsylvania
We have an opportunity to help an entire class of people here in Pennsylvania from being targeted and eliminated from our community solely because they … Read more
Joni Eareckson Tada Supports PA Down Syndrome Protection Act
June 30, 2018 | 1 comment | Posted in Disability Rights | Tags: Down Syndrome, House Bill 2050, Joni Eareckson Tada, pennsylvania
One of the world’s leading international advocates for people affected by disability, helping countless families including many in Pennsylvania, is now calling upon the Pennsylvania State Senate to pass the Down Syndrome Protection Act – House Bill 2050.
Joni Eareckson … Read more
Planned Parenthood once again makes outrageous claims against Down Syndrome Protection Act
June 22, 2018 | No comments | Posted in abortion, Disability Rights | Tags:
Committee passes Down Syndrome Protection Act, Full Senate could vote soon [Roll Call]
June 14, 2018 | No comments | Posted in Disability Rights | Tags: Down Syndrome, pennsylvania
On Wednesday, June 13th, the State Senate Judiciary Committee passed the Down Syndrome Protection Act – House Bill 2050 – by a 10-5 vote. Here’s the roll call:
TAKE ACTION: Contact your State Senator – YES on the Down… Read more
Did your State Representative vote YES on the Down Syndrome Protection Act?
April 19, 2018 | 3 comments | Posted in Disability Rights | Tags: House Bill 2050, pennsylvania, vote
On Monday, April 16, after a lengthy floor debate, the PA House of Representatives voted 139-56 to pass House Bill 2050 – the Down Syndrome Protection Act! That’s a 71% majority vote and a veto-proof majority! That means despite Governor … Read more