Resources

Temple University Resources: Employment

A wide range of materials reviewing the continuing problem of widespread unemployment for individuals with psychiatric disabilities. This includes tool-kits and training guides for consumers who want to return to work, and current research on supported employment and other program approaches.

Ten Strategies for Traveling with a Child with Autism

Traveling can be challenging for children and adults with autism. The changes in routine, unpredictability, crowds, new noises, and sights can all make the experience difficult for people on the spectrum and their families. We hope that with a little planning and information using the resources below, the doors will open to new travel opportunities for you and your family.

Test Anxiety

This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals identify test anxiety symptoms and helps them offset those symptoms.

The ACCESS Home Modification Program

The ACCESS Home Modification Program is dedicated to aid persons with disabilities or families with a household member who has disabilities in purchasing a home that has needs accessibility modifications. The program provides families with a no interest, deferred payment loan.

The ADA National Network Disability Law Handbook

This ADA handbook provides an overview of the rights and obligations of federal disability laws.

The Advocacy Alliance

The Advocacy Alliance promotes mental well being by providing advocacy and culturally competent services.

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.