Brenda Nachtway of the Pennsylvania Direct Care Workers Association testified to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Aging and Older Adult Services Committee April 2, 2008.
Terrific job, Brenda!
Direct Care Worker Asks PA Legislators for Action
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