April is Autism Acceptance Month. Please help the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) share the proclamation signed by Governor Josh Shapiro that celebrates the contributions of Pennsylvanians with autism. Governor Shapiro highlights the Commonwealth’s commitment to supporting individuals with autism in the proclamation, stating: WHERAS, there are more than 55,000 children and adults
The LifeCourse Nexus will be hosting its annual Charting The LifeCourse Showcase from May 2nd to May 4th, 2023 in Kansas City. The LifeCourse Nexus is a national training and technical assistance center housed at the University of Missouri Kansas Institute for Human Development. The Charting the LifeCourse framework is a pillar
Nour Coffee Shop in Camp Hill, PA celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 to mark World Down Syndrome Day. Nour was created with competitive integrated employment in mind, meaning workers of all ability levels work together. “We want people of all abilities working side by side in the same
ASDNext is looking for self-advocates on the autism spectrum who are interested in writing blogs for its website and social media pages. Writers can write about themselves, their lives with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their hobbies, and other important areas in their lives. ASDNext is a collaborative run by The Autism Services,
The Center For Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP) will be holding its 2023 Direct Care Worker Conference on April 21 and April 22, 2023 in Hershey, PA. The event, sponsored by CILCP with grant funds from the Department of Labor and Industry, is targeted to people who are interested in, or
The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) has released its Outlooks Newsletter and Impact Report. The newsletter features a forward from Executive Director Lisa Tesler highlighting the importance of March as disability awareness month, and the Council's mission of "achieving full integration and inclusion in society for all people with developmental disabilities." The
Aid in PA has six spots remaining for its Spring 2023 TRAIN class beginning in April. Below is a refresher of course information and important dates: TRAIN (Trauma Recovery for Autistic, Intellectually Disabled and Neurodiverse Individuals): Individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism are at an increased risk of experiencing trauma, however few therapists are
Wednesday, March 15, 20236:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) invites you to a webinar on PA ABLE with a special focus its partners in the deaf/Deaf/hard-of-hearing communities. Pennsylvania’s ABLE program provides individuals with qualifying disabilities a way to save and invest without affecting their benefits. Join the
To celebrate this important month, we wanted to share tips for encouraging inclusive communication environments. Our access to communication is the backbone of our connection to one another. By ensuring that all people have the opportunity to engage in communication in any environment, we promote equality, understanding, and engagement. Be aware of
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released its newly developed Integrated Transportation Guide as a resource to assist individuals in developing reliable transportation routes. Transportation continues to be a barrier to people finding and maintaining competitive-integrated employment. In response, ODP's Employment Innovation Area Work Group developed the guide, which utilizes the
