PA State Representative Dan Miller: Discusses Legislative Accomplishments on Behalf of Those with Disabilities and Upcoming 2025 Disability Mental Health Summit

In this episode of Disability Matters, Joyce Bender interviews Pennsylvania State Representative Dan Miller, who is running for Common Pleas Judge in Allegheny County. Dan shares his background, emphasizing his commitment to public service inspired by his immigrant parents, and discusses his focus on disability and mental health issues within the legal system. Jennifer Mathis from the Bazelon Center on Mental Health Law joins to provide an update on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and its legal challenges. The conversation also covers the importance of Medicaid and the potential impact of cuts on the disability community, urging listeners to contact their representatives to advocate for its preservation. Dan promotes his upcoming Disability & Mental Health Summit and encourages listeners in Allegheny County to vote for him, highlighting his dedication to fairness, integrity, and understanding the challenges faced by people with disabilities in the courts.