The article contains from Frequently Asked questions and information for parents on what students transitioning from high school to college need to know in regards to accommodations. By Paul Meschter, M.S., CSP, a Pennsylvania licensed and school certified psychologist with over 25 years of professional experience.
This website includes resources, guides, papers and articles on public policy, political issues in regards to disabilities by The Georgia Counsel on Developmental Disabilities is the organization that leads The UNLOCK! campaign, which advocates with Georgians with disabilities so them and their families can live full lives and contribute to Georgia communities and the Georgia economy. Their mission is to bring about social and policy changes that promote opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities and their families to live, learn, work, play and worship in Georgia communities.
PA Waiting List Campaign addresses the systemic problem of individuals with intellectual disabilities on waiting lists in PA. PAWL educates families, government officials, the public and the legislators about the impact of waiting lists on the health, safety and welfare of people with intellectual disabilities.
The following article explains the End the Wait Now! Campaign in Maryland: it includes a short history on the Waiting List and a few stories from families that have been affected.
EducationPlanner is a career and college planning website, it provides practical and easy-to-understand advice to help prepare students for the important decisions they will face in the future.
Below is a detailed instruction guide on how to request services, complete and submit the pre-application process for OVR.
The following is an article written by the PA Family Network Coordinator, Cindy Gifford, about living safely within your community.
After a self-advocate summit about Community Living was held in 2018, the Autism Self Advocacy Network put together a list of articles and guides that explain some things you need to know if you are interested in Community Living.
