Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is now the fastest growing developmental disorder impacting 1 in 36 people. Additionally, 40% of those with ASD have limited speech or do not communicate through speech. Communication is how we connect and build relationships as well as meet our own needs. Communication, however, it is done, is
The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) is seeking grant applicants for its 2023 application period. Applications are due Wednesday, May 3, 2023. PADDC provides funding for programs that align with its vision of a commonwealth where all people are valued and thrive. Specifically, PADDC is looking to fund programs that: Create learning
April 19th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm The ASERT Collaborative (Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training), The Philadelphia Autism Project, and The Policy Impact Project will be hosting a webinar to provide a platform for autistic self-advocates, family members, and others in the autism community to discuss what comes next after
April is recognized as Workplace Violence Awareness Month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Workplace violence is the act or threat of violence, ranging from verbal abuse to physical assaults directed toward persons at work or on duty. 76% of workplace violence
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
