Department of Human Services (DHS)
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services' (DHS) seven program offices administer services that provide care and support to Pennsylvania's most vulnerable individuals and families.
Center for Independent Living of Central PA
They provide innovative programs and services that empower persons with diverse disabilities to live well, while advocating on numerous levels to ensure all people with any type of disability are provided the opportunity to live well. Telephone: 717-731-1900 (v/tty) Living Well Hotline: 1-877-865-4893 (v/tty)
The Arc of Pennsylvania
A grassroots organization comprised of over 40 local chapters located throughout the state of Pennsylvania and representing over 14,000 members. A part of The Arc of the United States. They focus on advocacy and policy.
Philadelphia Coordinated Health Care (PCHC)
In PCHC website you can find resources and trainings intended to enhance access to physical and mental health care seeking to improve health care outcomes for individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ID) and/or Autism.
The PEAL Center
Contact them here: 866-950-1040 Toll Free Pittsburgh: 412-281-4404 Philadelphia: 215-567-6143
Institute on Disabilities at Temple University
For more information, please contact iod@temple.edu 215-204-1356 | TTY: 215-204-1805
Networks for Training & Development
Phone number: 610-935-6624 Email: info@networksfortraining.org
The Arc of the United States
A national organization that promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Affordable Care Act
On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA; P.L. 111-148) into law. One week later, he signed the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152), which made numerous changes to PPACA. The health care reforms in these laws aim to expand coverage to millions of Americans and will require a large number of changes to health insurance products and the regulations that govern them. In the following website, you will be able to find more information on how to enroll, your health insurance options, how to file complaints, among other things.
The Arc of Philadelphia – SpArc
Affiliated with The Arc of PA and The Arc of the United States, The Arc of Philadelphia works to protect the rights and promote opportunities for children and adults with disabilities by advocating and promoting active citizenship, self-determination, and full inclusion. It also houses, and together they provide services to individuals with disabilities. Through employment, advocacy, community inclusion, and cultural enrichment services, the organization works to ensure that all individuals are included in their community in whatever way they want.