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February 26, 2007

New PA Disability Rights Network Brings Together Legal Advocacy and Policy

Pennsylvania Protection & Advocacy, Inc. (PP&A) and the Disabilities Law Project (DLP) have merged to form the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania (DRN). The result is a more comprehensive, stronger, seamless advocacy system, for persons with disabilities. Effective February 1, 2007, DRN will provide the full range of legal, policy, and advocacy services necessary to protect and advance the rights of persons with disabilities. 

"The merger of PP&A and DLP unites two organizations that have worked closely together for almost 30 years on behalf of Pennsylvanians with disabilities," said Ilene Shane, PP&A's Chief Executive Officer, who will serve in that same capacity for DRN. "Operating as one entity will allow our advocates, attorneys, and other staff to more effectively advance the rights of persons with disabilities."

Please update contact information for this important partner in advocacy at the new Disability Rights Network Web site.