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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.

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.

PAR (Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability)

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

PAR is an association that is made up of intellectual disability and autism service providers in Pennsylvania. Their resources include: directory of service providers, trainings, research and data, up-to-date newsletters, advocacy efforts among others.

The Arc of Pennsylvania

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

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)

January 5, 2021
Advocacy, Autism, Training Opportunities

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

December 17, 2020
Accessibility, Advocacy, Training Opportunities

Contact them here: 866-950-1040 Toll Free Pittsburgh: 412-281-4404 Philadelphia: 215-567-6143

Institute on Disabilities at Temple University

December 17, 2020
Accessibility, Advocacy, Assistive Technology, Employment, Training Opportunities

For more information, please contact iod@temple.edu 215-204-1356 | TTY: 215-204-1805

The Arc of the United States

December 17, 2020
Advocacy, Training Opportunities

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.

The Arc of Philadelphia – SpArc

September 29, 2020
Advocacy, Autism, Employment

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.

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