Carol Tabas, single parent of four grown children. Her eldest, Chet Stofman, has cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and a seizure disorder. She and Chet live in Allegheny County. Carol has served as Chair of United Way’s 21 and Able initiative. In 2017, she received the Shore-Whitehill Award – awarded annually by the Jewish Federation of Greater PGH and Jewish Residential Services to volunteers who promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the fabric of Jewish life. She considers herself an “advocate for people.”
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Opinion: I’m just asking for my son to be safely and adequately cared for
In this op-ed, Carol Tabas explains the importance of the proposed state budget’s $217 million for ID/A services and increased DSP wages, as her non-verbal son with significant disabilities relies on constant care from his family and underpaid Direct Support Professionals to ensure he and others receive the necessary support.
