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Hunter Polishan (left) uses PA ABLE, which allows people with disabilities to save up to $19,000 a year. His mom, Roseann Polishan works for The Arc in Scranton, a center for people with disabilities in Northeast Pennsylvania.

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More disabled Pennsylvanians can save up to $19,000 a year through PA ABLE eligibility expansion

Isabela Weiss | WVIA News | Report for America

As of Jan. 1, Pennsylvanians can apply for PA ABLE as long as their disability started before their 46th birthday. People with disabilities around Northeast Pennsylvania share their experiences with the program and push others to advocate for themselves.

Coffee Inclusive offers training, employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Sarah Scinto | WVIA News

Coffee Inclusive in Pittston provides training and skills to adult employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Social Security union members and leaders rally in Plains Twp. to fully staff the administration

Kat Bolus | WVIA News

Aug. 15, 2025: News Voices with Roger DuPuis and Lydia McFarlane, Social Security rally in Luzerne County and a Community Connection from Pittston.

Rebekah Spencer helps Riddah Patel and Gaia Caporale make lemon bars at the bakery at Coffee Inclusive.

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Coffees, cookies and inclusion: Pittston coffee shop adds bakery

Sarah Hofius Hall | WVIA News

Coffee Inclusive opened two years ago, providing training and skills to employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hundreds of people filled the expanded coffee shop and bakery on Friday.