Share Food Program provides healthy food at no costs, available for pick up at many different sites across Philadelphia area or delivery for seniors and people with disabilities. Visit their website to learn more about pick up sites. Share Food Program 2901 W. Huntington Park Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19129 215-223-2220 email: info@sharefoodprogram.org
A free search engine of all the available scholarships for those with disabilities. Also available on this page is information about financial aid and disabilities.
Independent health and disability news source that offers articles about a variety of things from assistive device reviews and other articles on everything from helpful tips, scholarship opportunities, to disability sports articles. email: admin@disabibled-world.com
An extensive list of scholarship opportunities for those with disabilities.
Human services agency that helps people with developmental and physical disabilities through vocational training and skill development. Suncome Industries PO Box 46 126 Water Street Northumberland, PA 17854 570-473-0159
OVR works to plan and facilitate successful transitions for students with disabilities from school to adult life. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Philadelphia 801 Market Street, Suite 6034 Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-560-1900
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is the only non-regulatory federal agency that promotes policies and coordinates with employers and all levels of government to increase workplace success for people with disabilities. ODEP's mission is to develop and influence policies and practices that increase the number and quality of employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Office of Disability Employment Policy 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington D.C. 20210 1-866-633-7365 email: Odep@dol.gov
The Social Security Administration pays disability benefits under two programs. The Social Security disability insurance program pays benefits to you and certain family members if you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Your adult child also may qualify for benefits on your earnings record if he or she has a disability that started before age 22. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. Social Security Administration 1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 2000A Philadelphia, PA 19102 800-772-1213
Organization that strives towards advancing community support and employment opportunities by offering services such as community living, employment, technical assistance, in-home, and day services. St. Johns Community Services Delaware PO Box 139 Rockland, DE 19732
