Education and Training

The Council engages in advocacy, systems change and capacity building for people with developmental disabilities and their families in order to support people with disabilities in taking control of their own lives; ensure access to goods, services, and supports; build inclusive communities; pursue a cross-disability agenda; and change negative societal attitudes towards people with disabilities. Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council 2330 Vartan Way, Suite 130 Harrisburg, PA 17110 Voice: 717-787-6057 or TTY: 717-705-0819

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

Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities is a social, recreational, and educational group for individuals with developmental disabilities. It gives men and women the opportunity to learn independent skills while meeting and having fun with people their own age. This program starts at age 18. There is a $50 application fee when becoming a member. Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities 261 Old York Road, Suite 530 Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-886-9990 email: info@aaddpa.org

A four-year certificate program providing young adults with intellectual disabilities an authentic college experience while developing academic abilities, career aspirations, work skills and independence at Temple University. Leadership and Career Studies at Temple University 1755 N 13th Street Student Center 411S Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-204-3916 email: tboddi01@temple.edu