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Steven Walls and John Walls
"When John had a life-changing accident, I knew it was my responsibility to make sure he had the support he needed to stay independent. But when I had a gastric ulcer, I didn't have the medical insurance to make sure it was taken care of. While I was in the hospital, John's independence was at risk. We need the Consumer Workforce Council to support home care consumers like John, and workers like me, statewide."
Steven Walls and John Walls
Lawrence, PA
Time for the Consumer Workforce Council!
A Consumer Workforce Council will expand home care options for seniors and people with disabilities -- while improving wages and providing health benefits for the direct care attendants who serve them.
Tell our Legislators and Governor Rendell: It's Time for the Consumer Workforce Council!
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Press Releases, Media Coverage
United Home Care Workers of Pennsylvania Make Waves!
Major congratulations to home care workers Iris Troche and Jessica Santiago for telling their stories of why they want to improve home care in Pennsylvania's leading Spanish-language paper, Al Dia. They are working with home care consumers and workers to build the Consumer Workforce Council -- so they can keep providing exemplary care while earing the wages and benefits they need. Read their story in English below, and check out the attachment for a Spanish-language version!
WHYY-FM: Disabled seek state support for home care help
October 2, 2008 -- Disabled and elderly Pennsylvania residents want more say when it comes to choosing and managing their home care attendants. They're asking the state to establish a board to protect the rights of those requiring long-term care. WHYY's Susan Phillips reports.
People With Disabilities, Seniors, and Homecare Workers Fight for Consumer Workforce Council
10/03/2008
Stakeholders in Pennsylvania’s Long Term Care System Work for More and Better Home Care Options
Harrisburg (October 2, 2008) -- People with disabilities, seniors, direct care attendants, and community advocates have announced a major proposal to strengthen home care for thousands more Pennsylvanians.
Groundbreaking Coalition Introduces "Consumer Workforce Council" for Home Care in Pennsylvania
Initiative to Improve Wages and Provide Health Benefits for Direct Care Workforce Will Allow for More Home Care Options for Seniors and People with Disabilities