Posts Categorized: Disability Rights
Joni Eareckson Tada Supports PA Down Syndrome Protection Act
June 20, 2018 | No comments | 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.
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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:
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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
Mother’s Message to State Lawmakers: “Either Down syndrome is a life worth living or it’s not.”
April 16, 2018 | No comments | Posted in Disability Rights | Tags: Down Syndrome Protection Act, HB2050
By Jessica Capitani
Imagine if someone said, “No one forced us to have our daughter. And as much as we love her, we would never force anyone else to have a girl. Instead we would like to persuade people that … Read more
Pennsylvanians Speak Out: Pass the Down Syndrome Protection Act
April 11, 2018 | No comments | Posted in Disability Rights | Tags:
People from across Pennsylvania are speaking out in favor of the Down Syndrome Protection Act – House Bill 2050. Please hear and share their stories:
Instead of congratulations, this mom was told this: The repeated response from doctors, nurses and… Read moreMeet the kids some say aren’t compatible with life
March 21, 2018 | No comments | Posted in abortion, Disability Rights | Tags: Down Syndrome, House Bill 2050, pennsylvania, Senate Bill 1050
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Meet people from across Pennsylvania spreading the truth that Down syndrome is a life worth saving: pafamily.org/alifeworthliving
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Rally Highlights – Down Syndrome Protection Act (3/12/18)
March 14, 2018 | No comments | Posted in abortion, Disability Rights | Tags:
On Monday, March 12, a large rally with families and elected officials kicked off the effort to pass the Down Syndrome Protection Act – House Bill 2050 and Senate Bill 1050.
Meet some of Pennsylvania’s best advocates for the Down … Read more
A mom’s wonderful message to anyone just finding out their child has Down syndrome
March 12, 2018 | 2 comments | Posted in abortion, Disability Rights | Tags: Down Syndrome, pennsylvania
The following story is one of many in support of passing the Down Syndrome Protection Act (House Bill 2050 & Senate Bill 1050) because Down syndrome is a life worth living.
To any woman that is faced with a prenatal … Read more
Down Syndrome Is A Life Worth Living: PFC Press Release
March 12, 2018 | 1 comment | Posted in abortion, Disability Rights | Tags:
(HARRISBURG, PA – March 12, 2018) – Today, Pennsylvania Family Council will stand with Speaker of … Read more
This family makes PA a better place one smile at a time
March 9, 2018 | 4 comments | Posted in abortion, Disability Rights | Tags: Down Syndrome, House Bill 2050
The following story is one of many in support of passing the Down Syndrome Protection Act (House Bill 2050 & Senate Bill 1050) because Down syndrome is a life worth living.
My … Read more