- The Arc of PA is a grassroots organization comprised of over 40 local chapters located throughout the state of Pennsylvania and representing over 14,000 members.
- The Arc of the US advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together with our network of members and affiliated chapters, we improve systems of supports and services; connect families; inspire communities and influence public policy.
- Pennsylvania Protection & Advocacy (PPA) has joined with the Disabilities Law Project and is now Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania. The mission of the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania is to advance, protect, and advocate for the human, civil, and legal rights of Pennsylvanians with disabilities.
- Education Law Center (ELC), is a non-profit legal advocacy and educational organization, dedicated to ensuring that all of Pennsylvania’s children have access to a quality public education.
- Juvenile Law Center (JLC) trains lawyers, judges and professionals who work with children, and educates the public by distributing a wide range of publications, participating in conferences, and testifying at public forums.
- The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.
- Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys go to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities. Wrightslaw has thousands of articles, cases, and free resources aboutdozens of topics.
- Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education. PaTTAN supports the Department of Education’s efforts to lead and serve the educational community by offering professional development that builds the capacity of local educational agencies to meet students’ needs. PaTTAN’s primary focus is special education. However, services are also provided to support Early Intervention, student assessment, tutoring and other partnership efforts, all designed to help students succeed.
- Council For Exceptional Children – informational website
- ARIN IU28 – for information about special education issues, workshops, Armstrong & Indiana school closing and much more.
- Sharedwork – for information on national special education issues and information on state transition programs throughout the country.
- Disability is Natural – information from Kathy Snow, parent, author and speaker.
- Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network
- State Task Force on the Right to Education
- America’s Pediatric Dentists
- Social Security Benefits Counseling
- Autistic Self Advocacy Network
- Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities
- Down Syndrome Center
- Persevere PA – PA’s COVID-19 Crisis Counseling Program Helpline 24/7. To help individuals navigate the impacts and stress related to COVID-19. Services are free call 1- 855-284-2494
- Occupational Vocational Rehabilitation
- Department of Education
- Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) – Family Resources available through the Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA)
- Include Me – a resource from The Arc of PA. Include Me is a new model for inclusive education and gaining meaningful employment for Pennsylvania’s students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc of Pennsylvania and Include Me believe all individuals with a significant impact of developmental and intellectual disability deserve equal educational and competitive employment rights. Our mission, build and strengthen the inclusive education capacity for all public-school students, and discover meaningful employment opportunities meeting Pennsylvania employee and employer needs. Include Me strives to ensure all impacted students have equal access to all aspects of life and the community throughout their lifespan. This website has various resources and important information for parents and their families.
- Community Practice for Supporting Families
- National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
- National Council for Independent Living
- PA Autism
- PA Coalition for Oral Health
- Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children – connect Helpline 1-800-692-7288
- PA Family Network – 1-844-723-2645 or pafamilynetwork@visionforequality.org
- Parent to Parent of PA
- Parent Center Hub
- Technology for our Whole Lives (TechOWL)
- McAndrews Law Offices – Youtube videos, topics: Getting prepared for IEP meetings, Wills, Trusts, and Elder Law
- Armstrong Indiana BDHP
- Center for Independent Living of South-Central PA
- Peer Star – offers guidance support, and hope to individuals recovering from mental health and substance use disorders.
- Benefits Training
- What do you want to do for a living?
- PA Secondary Transition
- Measurable Annual Goal Review
- Transition Talk – Current Events & Resources for Secondary Transition.
- Re-Evaluations 101
- Transition Grid – What is the Transition Grid?
- Extended School Year
- Writing a NOREP (Notice Of Recommended Educational Placement/Prior Written Notice)
- Cerebral Palsy Guide is a national support organization dedicated to educating individuals and families about cerebral palsy.
- Cerebral Palsy Guidance or their Facebook page
