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Families CCAN

Families Creating Communities for Adults with Special Needs is a nonprofit founded and led by parents and family members of adults with disabilities. Families CCAN assists families in developing innovative models of housing, employment and volunteer activities for their family members. Through education, access to expertise and resources, networking, advocacy, and partnerships with agencies and other organizations, they aim to create caring communities for adults with disabilities in the 5-county Philadelphia area. 215-280-2758

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Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern Pennsylvania

The Fair Housing Right Center works to ensure that equal access to housing is an opportunity for all. They do this by educating the public on what the fair housing laws are, assisting those who have been wrongly discriminated against in housing, and watches the community for compliance with the housing laws. Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern Pennsylvania 444 N 3rd Street, Suite 110 Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-625-0700

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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

HUD’S mission is to increase homeownership, support community development, and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. Website includes how to file a housing discrimination complaint and disability rights and resources. In addition, HUD website can provide information for veterans seeking housing and housing options for people with HIV/AIDS. In order to find HUD resources in your county, visit the website above or call 800-955-2232.

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Commission on Economic Opportunity

CEO was incorporated in 1966 as a community action agency to alleviate poverty. They offer several services to help low-income families in Luzerne county, including housing services. Commission on Economic Opportunity 165 Amber Lane Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 570-826-0510 email: Ceonortheastpa@gmail.com

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Pennhurst Memorial and Preservation Alliance

The Mission of the Pennhurst Memorial and Preservation Alliance is to promote an understanding of the struggle for dignity and full civil rights for persons with disabilities, using the little-known history at Pennhurst. They seek to educate citizens in local, national, and international communities, to assure that we never go back.

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NCLD Youth Disability History

This guide is designed to assist youth with and without disabilities to learn about the rich history of people with disabilities. Although designed primarily for youth and emerging leaders with disabilities, the guide can be used in multiple ways to educate a broader audience as well. 877-871-0744 or TTY 877-871-0665

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Museum of disABILITY

A project of People Inc, the Museum of disABILITY History proves that everything is possible. It is a trusted, go-to resource for anyone that is looking to learn about the history, challenges, and achievements of people with disabilities over the past few centuries. Museum of disABILITY 3826 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14226 716-629-3626

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I GO HOME

The powerful one-hour documentary I GO HOME chronicles the role institutionalization played in the life of people with intellectual disabilities in 1960s America. Using the story of Pennhurst State School and Hospital in eastern Pennsylvania as an example of the abuse and neglect that was taking place on a national level, the program details how those with intellectual disabilities were treated in society, the resulting changes that were needed, and the community-based efforts in place today. Archival photos and footage along with interviews with people with intellectual disabilities, advocates, researchers, scientists, parents, social workers, and many more help raise awareness about the issue and shine a light on the struggles and triumphs of the disability rights movement.

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