The Pennsylvania Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) will be holding its Day on Employment on Monday, October 28th from 10 AM to 3 PM at PaTTAN Harrisburg. APSE is a professional organization offers benefits for those committed to promoting Employment First to facilitate the full inclusion of people with disabilities
Caregivers played a crucial role in developing Aging Our Way, PA, and they remain a key priority in transforming the aging experience in the Commonwealth. Through more than 200 listening sessions, emails, mails, and phone calls during the plan’s development, caregivers from across the Commonwealth indicated they need more tools and resources to
Do you know what AAC is? AAC is any form of communication other than spoken language. It is so many things, but most people use the term to mean a Speech Generating Device or an AAC device. That is okay because AAC is that too! Take a moment this month to learn
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Although the work to support individuals to obtain and maintain competitive integrated employment continues throughout the year, NDEAM presents an opportunity to recognize, celebrate, and confirm our commitment to ensuring individuals with disabilities have access to employment opportunities. Proclamation From Governor Josh Shapiro In
November 5 – 7, 2024 ODP's Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference (PATC) will be conducted virtually on a three-day schedule that will include presentations and panels from subject matter experts, providers, self-advocates, and families. This conference will provide professionals working directly with children and/or adults with autism, with tools, strategies, and resources to
New Move Your Way social story resources are now available from PA ASERT. Social stories can be a helpful tool for individuals to prepare for and understand different situations, such as going to the library, following the rules of the justice system, or determining when to call 911. The new social stories
General Election Day 2024 is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. You can register to vote up until Monday, October 21, 2024. You can check to see if you are registered here. You can register to vote if in Pennsylvania (PA) if: You are a United States citizen at least 30 days before the
October is International AAC Awareness Month! AAC Awareness month seeks to raise awareness of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and to inform the public about the many different ways in which people communicate using AAC. What is AAC? AAC is all of the ways that someone communicates besides talking. People of all ages can
September celebrates the Deaf community! It is a time to celebrate the triumphs within the Deaf community, bring awareness to the barriers Deaf individuals face, and work towards removing them. September is an opportunity to encourage inclusivity, promote sign language education, engage, learn, and grow. Below are three simple ways that you
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is pleased to announce that on September 30th Lynn Pascoa will join ODP as the Director of the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP). Lynn is a dedicated professional with over 20 years of experience in human services, specializing in mental health and community
