Each year we celebrate July as Disability Pride Month. It’s a time to celebrate and advocate for a more inclusive world! What can YOU do to make a difference for someone with communication needs? Support access always!Ensure a person’s communication device is always available.Have interpreters available. If you notice someone does not
July 20, 2023Harrisburg Hilton1 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission invites you to join register for the 2023 disAbility Conference. This conference is for individuals with disabilities, advocates, human resource mangers, supervisors, disability related organizations, or anyone looking to get more information on how individuals with disabilities
ODP's Technology Task Force surveyed qualified providers serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism about current experiences with Remote Supports, Assistive Technology, Teleservices, and Video Monitoring. The survey results can be found below. A printable document with the survey results can be found here. Number of Provider Respondents:94Survey Date Issued:April 17, 2023Survey
The Department of Health, Bureau of Family Health is pleased to announce and anticipated funding opportunity planned for release in summer 2023. GOALThe Bullying Prevention and Safe Relationships (BPSR) Program promotes appropriate relationship development and the reduction of bullying among 12 through 21-year-old CYSHCN, through understanding risk factors and preparing CYSHCN with
Please see below for two opportunities for autistic individuals to participate in the upcoming 2023 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (#PATCIgnite2023), held virtually November 7-9, 2023. 2023 Call for Personal Stories: PA Autism Training Conference Submission Deadline: July 31, 2023. Do you have a story to tell? Share it at the 2023 PA Autism
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) wants your feedback! The anonymous Supporting Families Survey seeks input from individuals who receive support from a Supports Coordinator (SC also known as a case manager or case worker), and family members of people who receive support through an SC. The survey helps ODP learn whether
What is Aphasia? An impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write Seven tips for communicating with someone with Aphasia: A - Ask simple questionsP - Provide choicesH - Help communicate, if askedA - Acknowledge it, if there is frustrationS - Speak slowly
January 9 -11, 2024 The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites you to Save the Date for the 2024 Everyday Lives Conference! The Everyday Lives Conference returns to an in-person format for 2024. Individuals with an intellectual disability and/or autism, their families, and the professionals that support them are encouraged to
The Nuts and Bolts of Job Coaching Online Course: Summer 2023: July 5 – August 16, 2023 Fall 2023: October 10 – December 5, 2023 Spring 2024: March 12 – April 23, 2024 The Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) is hosting a self-paced online course for those interested in learning
October 23 and October 24, 2023 The Pennsylvania Lifesharing Coalition invites you to save the date for the 11th Annual Lifesharing Conference - October 23rd and 24th, 2023. The family friendly event will feature presentations, exhibitors, and the Excellence in Lifesharing Award Ceremony. The event will offer training hours. $200 early bird