Information and Referral

SDHP works to expand housing options for people with disabilities in Pennsylvania. SDHP provides a range of technical assistance and training to increase the knowledge, skill, and capacity of people with disabilities, family members, service providers, housing professionals and others. They have number of partnerships with government agencies to address statewide housing needs for people with disabilities. Self-Determination Housing of Pennsylvania 261 Old York Road, Suite 321 A Jenkintown, PA 19046 610-873-9595

REACH (Rapport, Empowerment, Advocacy, through Connections and Health) programs are for adolescents, teens, and young adults with chronic conditions and their parents. The goal is to prepare youth with special healthcare needs for a successful transition into adulthood by providing peer support, guidance, and resources. REACH (Rapport, Empowerment, Advocacy through Connections and Health) 267-426-5569 email: REACH@email.chop.edu

Philadelphia Intellectual disability Services (IDS) is an administrative entity under contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs to administer services in Philadelphia County. IDS works with the Commonwealth and service providers to offer quality supports and services so individuals will have choices in their lives, meaningful relationships, and participation in their community as valued citizens. Philadelphia Intellectual Disabilities Services (IDS) 701Market Street, Suite 5200 Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-685-5900

PSD’s Community Outreach office works daily to bridge the gap between hearing and deaf worlds. Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (PSD) 100 West School House Lane Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-951-4700

PHLP provides free legal services to lower-income consumers, seniors, and persons with disabilities who are having trouble accessing publicly funded healthcare coverage or services. PHLP monitors all legal and administrative developments that affect the disabilities community and disseminates the information in newsletters and bulletins to hundreds of disabilities advocacy groups throughout the state. Pennsylvania Health Law Project 123 Chestnut Street, Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-625-3990

Provides public programs and services including eligibility and benefits determination, foster care, juvenile justice, early childhood development, services for persons with DD, autism services, long-term living programs, managements of state hospitals, and management of the MA physical and behavioral health care programs, individual technical assistance, advocacy and supports to families. Department of Human Services 625 Forster Street Harrisburg, PA 17120 800-692-7462

The mission of the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is to support Pennsylvanians with developmental disabilities to achieve greater independence, choice and opportunity in their lives. The office seeks to continuously improve an effective system of accessible services and supports that are flexible, innovative and person-centered.

Provide comprehensive services to immigrants and refugees, including legal protections, community integration, access to health and wellness services, and opportunities to achieve English language proficiency. Nationalities Services Center 1216 Arch Street, 4th floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-893-8400 email: Help@nscphila.org

The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities houses the Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities and the Office of ADA Compliance. Both offices work to make Philadelphia a better place for people with disabilities. Together these offices help ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to employment opportunities; accessible and affordable housing; elementary and secondary education; health care; recreation, arts and, culture; and government services and buildings. Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities City Hall, Room 260 D Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-686-2798

A center that provides courses, programs, services, and partnerships for those families with children with special needs. email: LADDER@lasalle.edu