PEAL works with families, youth and young adults with disabilities and special health care needs to help them understand their rights and advocate for themselves. PEAL’s services are provided at no charge to families. PEAL has offices in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. PEAL Center (Parent Education Advocacy Leadership) 520 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Suite 602 Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-567-6143
Networks for Training and Development, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting inclusive communities through quality training, technical assistance, and demonstration for individuals with disabilities, families, organizations, and neighborhoods. Networks for Training and Development 3959 Welsh Road, Suite 320 Willow Grove, PA 19090 610-935-6624
Serves children, adults and families living in Philadelphia. They work to empower individuals, families, and communities to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through an integrated program of social, educational, and advocacy services. The main programs they offer are bilingual domestic violence program, community education and employment department, homeless services, senior services, medical advocacy, and CARES. Lutheran Settlement House 1340 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 215-426-8610
Organization that funds and facilitates research that helps develop successful treatments and towards a cure, offers information about Fragile X to educate the public and increase awareness of the disease, and offers personal support for those with Fragile X and their families. Fragile X Foundation 1861 International Drive, Suite 200 McLean, VA 22102 800-688-8765
An online curriculum designed for those who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The courses are presented by DirectCourse and the CDS is administered in PA by the institute on Disabilities at Temple University. https://www.temple.edu/instituteondisabilities/cds/ phone: 866-865-6170 email: CDSPA@temple.edu
This day school provides services to students' birth – 15 years with hearing impairments. It uses a total communication approach. Services include early intervention, preschool, elementary and junior high school academic programs. Its curriculum includes development of receptive and expressive language, academic and social skills and an array of communication accessible support services (speech and language, audiology, psychoeducational, counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, health and social services). With Pennsylvania Department of Education and school district approval, tuition and transportation are covered. Pennsylvania School for the Deaf 100 West School House Lane Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-951-4700 email: info@psd.org
Rainbow Connection is a program specifically designed to develop connections between children and the people in their lives. It is an inclusive summer camp program held at Rainbow Academy for children with disorders of relating and communicating. Rainbow Connections Camp 1240 Grenoble Road Ivyland, PA 18974 215-355-6498
The Arc provides opportunities for children and adults with disabilities by advocating with and for all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to promote active citizenship, self-determination and full inclusion. The Arc of Philadelphia 2350 West Westmoreland Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-229-4550
The Arthritis Foundation helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. Their goal is to chart a winning course, guiding families in developing personalized plans for living a full life – and making each day another stride towards a cure. Arthritis Association – Eastern PA Chapter 400 Market Street, Suite 610 Philadelphia, PA 19106 800-283-7800 email: CentralPA@arthritis.org
They provide a range of health and support services to improve the health of women, children and families. They provide home visiting, breastfeeding support, outreach and education, and more to protect the health of families throughout Philadelphia. Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health Special Healthcare Needs Parent Advocacy 1101 Market Street, 9th floor Philadelphia, PA 215-658-5225 email: Kheli.muhammad@phila.gov
