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Medical Assistance Transportation Program
The Medical Assistance Transportation Program, also known as MATP, provides transportation to medical appointments for Medical Assistance recipients who do not have transportation available to them.
Read moreMonitoring and Enforcing the Affordable Care Act for People with Disabilities
This report from the National Council on Disability, provides information about key legal safeguards of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that can help people with disabilities secure essential care and supports.
Read moreOpening Doors: A Discussion Of Residential Options For Adults Living With Autism And Related Disorders
This study from 2009 addresses current and projected demand for life-long living options that support individuals with autism and related disorders who are unable to live on their own.
Read morePA ABLE Accounts
This website provides information for individuals with disabilities and their families about PA ABLE accounts which allow for qualified individuals to create tax-free accounts to save for disability-related expenses while maintaining government benefits.
Read morePA Family Network
The PA Family Network was created to support families and the major elements of the Community of Practice goals.
Read morePennsylvania Health Law Project
Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP) is a nationally recognized expert and consultant on access to health care for low-income consumers, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Their website provides a range of resources and publications, including information about free legal services.
Read morePublic Comment: The Process
This infographic notes the benefits for individuals to get involved in public comment periods, as well as a brief overview of what public comment periods are.
Read moreRules of Probation
Adults with autism who are placed on probation supervision may have a difficult time understanding the rules (conditions) of probation, especially if the rules are vague. This social story will help explain the rules of probation, the role of the probation officer, and what may happen if a rule is broken.
Read moreSocial Security for Individuals with Autism
Social Security pays disability payments to people who can't work because they have a medical condition that's expected to last at least one year or result in death. This resource will explain the different types of Social Security available to individuals with autism, how to apply for both children and adults, what to expect in a case review, and more.
Read moreSocial Story: Rules of Juvenile Probation
These social stories were created by ASERT to describe the various aspects and rules of juvenile probation.
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