Don’t expect perfection, the holidays can be triggering, hard, and overstimulating for some Double check for understanding Be patient – allow extra time for processing Allow frequent breaks in a quiet space – group settings can be exhausting Be aware of everyone’s sensory needs If the person uses a device or aided
Registration for the Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) Showcase is now open. The CtLC Showcase is the annual event hosted by the LifeCourse Nexus – a national training and technical assistance center – which is housed at the University of Missouri - Kansas City Institute for Human Development. The 7th Annual CtCL Showcase
The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) has issued new editions of its Cents and Sensibility and the accompanying educators manual. The 7th edition of Cents and Sensibility: A Guide to Money Management addresses the financial education needs of people with disabilities, while providing strategies, activities, and resources for anyone who wants to
The Administration for Community Living is seeking input on the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers by November 30th. The 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers was created to support family caregivers of all ages, from youth to grandparents, and regardless of where they live or what caregiving looks like
As people age, there are often changes in communication. If a person also has Alzheimer’s Disease those changes may be even more pronounced. As good communication partners, we should change our communication to better match their needs. Below is a link to our Communication and Alzheimer’s Disease infographic. It contains some great
As we celebrate Assistive Technology (AT) Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation is sharing the message that AT can help people with disabilities live with more independence, safety, productivity, and with an improved quality of life. The PA Assistive Technology Foundation is committed to helping people with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians with information
What is AAC?AAC includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. What is Aided AAC?When tools are used to support communication. The tools can be light tech or high tech. High tech systems are computer based and light tech systems are
The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) is seeking proposals from entities/organizations with applicable service experience to help establish relationships that strengthen PCA's ability to connect with, better understand the needs of, and to support individuals with disabilities. This Request for Proposals was developed to support projects that engage and cultivate deeper
Disability Pride PA and the Disability Pride Central PA committee are hosting its inaugural Disability Pride Central PA on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Harrisburg’s Capitol Complex. The celebration will include disability advocates, guest speakers, live performances, food trucks, resource tables, and a parade. The overall goal is to promote the pride
On August 4, 2022, the Biden administration declared monkeypox a public health emergency. Since then, every state and Washington, D.C. has recorded cases of the virus. As of Sept. 20, 2022, the CDC reported 24,203 total confirmed monkeypox cases in the United States. Of those cases, 3 percent, or 708 total, were
