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Faith-Based and Interfaith Affairs

January 5, 2021
Community Living, Spirituality

Faith-Based and Interfaith Affairs (FBIA) ensures that Philadelphia’s diverse faith communities have a seat at the table and are represented in the administration’s decision-making process. This collaborative work is key to addressing issues that affect our communities and to strengthening the connection between residents of all backgrounds and the government.

National Catholic Partnership for Disabilities (NCPD)

January 5, 2021
Community Living, Spirituality

Rooted in Gospel values that affirm the dignity of every person, the National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD) works collaboratively to ensure meaningful participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of the life of the Church and society.

Office of Intellectual and Development Disabilities – Delaware County

January 5, 2021
Advocacy, Community Living, State of Pennsylvania, Transitioning to Adult Life

It is the policy of the Delaware County AE to monitor all service providers and Supports Coordination Organizations serving residents of Delaware County to ensure that they follow Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) guidelines. AE functions include intake and eligibility determination, provider relations, service authorization, systems coordination, quality management, incident management, and coordination of funding sources.

Department of Mental Health/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities – Chester County

January 5, 2021
Advocacy, Community Living, State of Pennsylvania, Transitioning to Adult Life

The Chester County Office of Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is a Department of the Chester County office that provides services, supports, programs and resources to their residents who have mental health crisis or an Intellectual or Developmental Disability.

Department of Mental Health/Developmental Programs/Early Intervention – Montgomery County

January 5, 2021
Advocacy, Community Living, State of Pennsylvania, Transitioning to Adult Life

The Montgomery County Office of Mental Health / Developmental Disabilities and Early Intervention is an organization that strives to enrich the lives of people in a positive way, through a unique partnership with the community that ensures quality services.

Department of Behavioral Health / Developmental Programs – Bucks County

January 5, 2021
Advocacy, Community Living, State of Pennsylvania, Transitioning to Adult Life

The Department of Behavioral Health / Developmental Programs is responsible for the administration of services to Bucks County residents who have mental illness, intellectual disability, or developmental delay/disability, and their families. The purpose of these services is to help individuals live in the community and participate in community life.

Department of Behavioral Health and Disability Servcies (DBHDS) – Philadelphia

January 5, 2021
Community Living, State of Pennsylvania, Training Opportunities

Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS), part of the City’s Office of Health and Human Services. They offer behavioral health care, intellectual disability supports and early intervention services in one comprehensive integrated system.

Special Olympics PA

January 5, 2021
Community Living, State of Pennsylvania

They provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities at no cost, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

PA Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)

January 5, 2021
Advocacy, Autism, Community Living, State of Pennsylvania, Training Opportunities

Access all ODP trainings, resources, events, and communications through their website. You can create your personalized account. Additionally, the website offers access to “Everyday Lives: Values in Actions.” This guide supports ODP as it develops policy and designs programs. Providers of services will use these recommendations to support individuals and their families achieve an everyday life.

Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council

January 5, 2021
Advocacy, State of Pennsylvania, Training Opportunities

The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council is a group of people with disabilities, family members, advocates, and state department representatives who work to create favorable conditions for people with developmental disabilities and their families in the Commonwealth.

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