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Senator John P. Serving the 5th Senatorial District SUMMER 2021 SABATINA JR. Inside News Autism Awareness Month Crime Victim’s Rights Week Local Historical Landmark Constituent Services Summer Tips
Senate Action, Legislation, Leadership
“AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH”
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n April I introduced a resolution vaccinations; the Legislature’s role is ever
to recognize the Month of April important in providing support and attention to
as Autism Acceptance Month. these front-line workers providing Autism and
Intellectual Disability care.
Autism Spectrum Disorder is
the term for a group of complex disorders of brain These services that support the Autism
development that affect 1 in 54 American children, community cannot go without the attention or
according to the Centers for Disease Control financial support of the General Assembly. I
and Prevention. join advocates in urging my colleagues to
support the needed relief to Autism and
The number of children affected by Autism
Intellectual Disability support providers in our
Spectrum Disorder has grown significantly over the
2021/22 Fiscal Year Budget with:
years as researchers learn more and are better able
to identify the symptoms and provide diagnosis. • $13.5 Million in funding to move
individuals off the Emergency Waiting
Autism Acceptance Month intends to highlight the List to the Community Living Waiver
greater need for recognition, understanding and
or the Consolidated Waiver programs.
acceptance to ensure that all individuals living with
Autism Spectrum Disorder are accurately • Increased Funding for Pennsylvania’s
diagnosed, supported, and accepted throughout Early Intervention Program, which
their lives. plays a critical role for children with
Over the years there has been a noticeable positive disabilities. Early intervention has
change, as more and more people, communities, only received one funding increase
and businesses have taken up accepting and in the past 12 years.
supporting roles that accommodate individuals
I urge the public and my colleagues to seek out
with Autism and their families.
information and resources
However, there is still a lot of work to be done, from those who work hand in
especially given what has been brought to light hand with the Autism
during the Pandemic. community. Hear from
individuals with Autism,
In recognizing Autism Acceptance Month, it is their families, their
incumbent upon us to focus on support for those friends. They have so
with Autism. These are the families, caregivers and much to offer us, our
staff who provide care for individuals with communities, and
advanced Autism and Intellectual Disability needs. our Commonwealth.
These front-line workers provide daily life This month, we seek
sustaining care and are often a family member, acceptance for the Autism
close friend, or trusted service provider visiting in community and increased
the home. attention and support for
Whether it was shortages of PPE, risk of exposure them moving forward. ■
or spread of COVID-19, and now barriers to
Month of April as AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH.
Working for You
CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS
WEEK in PA
April 18 – 24, 2021
n April I introduced a resolution to recognize the
I week of April 18th through the 24th as Crime
Victims’ Rights Week.
Survivors of crime did not choose to become victims.
I spoke on the floor of the Senate to remind Crime
Victims that we are here to protect their rights. To ensure that they are included, and their rights are
respected here in Pennsylvania.
Crime victims are no less deserving of justice, rights, resources, restoration, and rehabilitation than
those who victimized them.
To the public, if you or someone you know has been a victim of a crime; you have rights granted to you
by the Commonwealth.
I urge you to visit the Pennsylvania Office of the Victim Advocate’s website, ova.pa.gov. There you can
find many helpful resources, including notification registration for updates in an offender’s status, victim
services locations nearest you, and the full list of Crime Victims’ Rights.
In recognizing the week of April 18th through the 24th as Crime Victims’ Rights Week, we’re showing all
victims of crime, no matter who you are, that your rights should be protected and preserved. ■
Drawing of Henry Whitaker’s Son’s Mill
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
supported the nomination of the Henry Whitaker’s Sons’
I Mill listing in the National Registry of Historic Places. It
was founded in 1890 by Joseph G. (1865-1940) and
William D. Whitaker (1869-1966), sons of Henry Whitaker,
Sr., (1826-1907)
Located at Westmoreland and Emerald Streets, the mill
was a major producer and supplier of cotton yarns to
Philadelphia’s vast carpet industry during the late
nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It is characteristic
of the Philadelphia textile industry’s tendency toward highly
specialized operations that each focused on one discrete
component in the manufacturing process. The Period of
Significance begins in 1890, when the mill was completed, &
ends in 1925, after the Whitakers built a new mill. ■
H. Courtesy of the Free Library of Philadelphia, Maps Collection
SUMMER 2021
Constituent Services
PROPERTY TAX/RENT ■ Free Notary Services – Please call to set up a time.
REBATE PROGRAM ■ Voter registration and Mail-in/Absentee Ballots.
Please call my office to ■ Unemployment, disability and workers compensation.
see if you’re eligible.
■ Birth and death certificates.
LIHEAP
My office can assist you in
reducing your heating bill.
Local Events
Go to VisitPhilly.com for schedules and up-to-date information on shows
and community events happening this summer in the Philadelphia area.
TICK season, safety TIPS
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH), there
were more than 9,000 confirmed and probable cases of Lyme disease in
Pennsylvania. Lyme disease can lead to severe symptoms that affect the
heart, nervous system and joints over time if it is not treated.
PREVENTION TIPS
from PA Lyme Resource Network:
IN THE YARD
Raking leaves, removing pools of standing water, cutting grass regularly, trimming edges around
fences, buildings, and sidewalks.
CONDUCT TICK CHECKS
Remove clothing in garage or shed and shower when coming indoors. Put clothes in dryer for 1
hour at high heat. Check children, pets and self. Ask vet for repellents to repel/kill ticks on your pet.
SELF-PROTECTION
Wear light-colored clothing, slacks tucked into socks, and use repellents (Ultrathon, BioUD,
Natrapel, Bug Guard Plus, Cutter Backwoods) and some natural repellents (neem, eucalyptus,
lemongrass, camphor, cedar oil) may be beneficial. Clothing treated with Permethrin is effective.
Spraying your shoes and socks provides high reduction in tick attachments.
palyme.org or https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Pages/Lyme-Disease.aspx
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Congratulations to the Northeast Philadelphia Development
Corporation on the opening of their new office on Frankford Ave.
The easing of COVID-19 restrictions allowed me to continue hosting
the Fox Chase Cancer Center Mammogram Van. It’s so important to
get checked. Call them if you’re due for an exam.
Bustleton Bengals built a new kitchen to go along with their new gym.
Sadly one of their dedicated volunteers passed away last year. At their
2021 Opening Day they dedicated the new kitchen to Mary Reed.
The Local Union 420 Steamfitters Training Center. It’s a tremendous
advantage for our community to have this valuable resource so close.
My shredder events are a great time to not only serve the community
but meet so many neighbors. Our two truck event removed nine tons
of paper waste. Doing so protects you from Identity Theft. Stay tuned
for my Fall event date and time. Printed on recycled paper
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HARRISBURG, PA
STATE SENATOR PERMIT NO. 603
JOHN P. SABATINA JR.
Senate Box 203005
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3005
Please be aware of Pennsylvania’s
MOVE OVER Law when traveling this summer.
This new law will keep first responders safe. It requires drivers
m.
approaching an emergency response area to safely merge into a THE REAL ID
lane farther away from the response area. If they are unable to merge
ir
they must reduce speed to at least 20 mph less than the posted
REQUIREMENT DEADLINE
has been extended by
speed limit. An emergency response area is where an emergency
vehicle has its lights flashing, or where road crews or emergency Homeland Security to May 3, 2023,
due to circumstances resulting from
responders have lighted flares, posted signs, or try to warn travelers.
the COVID-19 pandemic.
NEW “MOVE OVER” LAW PENALTIES & FINES Learn more at:
• First offense is $500, a second offense is $1000.
www.PennDOT.gov/REALID
• Subsequent offenses include a $2,000 fine and a 90-day license suspension.
• The law also results in two points on your driver’s license.
Where you can Find us:
ACADEMY OFFICE BUSTLETON OFFICE HARRISBURG OFFICE
12361 Academy Road 8016 Bustleton Avenue Senate Box 203005
Philadelphia, PA 19154-1927 Philadelphia, PA 19152-2802 Harrisburg, PA 17120-3005
215.281.2539 • Fax: 215.281.2798 215.695.1020 • Fax: 215.695.1027 717.787.9608 • Fax: 717.772.2162
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