Resources

The Arc Autism Now: Housing Issues for People with Disabilities

This article outlines some the problems that people with disabilities, including people with I/DD, face when looking for housing as well as providing a list of services that can be of aid and are looking to increase affordable housing options.

The Arc of Pennsylvania

The Arc is the largest advocacy organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in the United States. The Arc of Pennsylvania is the state chapter and works to carry out the mission of the national chapter to include all children and adults with I/DD in every community.

The Campaign for Disability Employment

Every day, people with disabilities can and do make important contributions to America’s businesses. They have the drive to succeed in employment, and the skills and talent they need to deliver value and results for their employers. These are messages that bear repeating far and wide. And that’s what the Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE) is all about.

The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE)

This site provides information about the Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) program. This program works to effectively resolve special education disputes while trying to reduce the use of expensive adversarial processes.

The Difference Between IEPs and 504 Plans

This helpful chart can help you maneuver through the similarities and differences between Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans.

The Employment Process

There are several steps that you can take when you are looking for a career path. As you work toward a career, you will have to consider what kind of career you want and what skills you have or want to learn. When you find your career, you will have to learn how to do the tasks that you are given and to solve problems you might face in the workplace. Follow this document to learn more about the employment process!

The Healthy Bodies Toolkit

Puberty can be a tough time for both the adolescents as well as the parents. These publications provide information and resources to help address puberty specifically for children with disabilities.

The Impact of Autism on Siblings

This presentation by Michael J. Murray, MD, Director, Division of Autism Services, Penn State College of Medicine, describes how siblings may be affected by autism.

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The Importance of Completing a Premise History Form

This resource provides information on the importance of completing a Premise History Form and what should be included to keep you or a loved one in your family safe in the event of an emergency.

The Juvenile Justice Process

There are many differences between the Juvenile Justice System and the Adult Criminal Justice System. This document shows the Juvenile Justice Process in PA.

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The Law Social Story, Parts 1-4

These social stories were created to describe the various aspects of the law and justice system to individuals with autism.

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The Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley

The Miracle League is a baseball league in Lehigh Valley created particularly for children with disabilities.

The National Autism Center’s National Standards Report

This report provides comprehensive information about the level of scientific evidence that exists in support of the many educational and behavioral treatments currently available for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

The PA Parent Guide to Special Education for School-Age Children

A parent knows their child better than anyone else and should be able to advocate for services they may need in school. This booklet provides information to parents about certain rules and regulations that are used in education that they may feel more comfortable participating in the educational decision-making process for their child.

The PaTTAN Short Term Loan (STL) Program

The Short Term Loan (STL) Program provides LEAs with devices to assess assistive technology needs for students with disabilities. The assistive technology kits they provides have many resources available so that they may serve students with varying assistive technology needs.