The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is searching for artists for its 2024 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Campaign. Individuals with a disability and/or autism are invited to submit artwork for consideration. The theme for the 2024 campaign is "A World of Opportunities". If you would like to submit artwork,
The Drexel Business Inclusion Center is hosting a Aramark hiring event for individuals with autism and other disabilities on December 12, 2023 from 9 AM to 1 PM in Behrakis Hall, 3210 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104. Registration is required. Aramark is a food service company that provides support for colleges and
The 2024 Everyday Lives Conference agenda is now available to view and download! The conference agenda is available to view and download on the conference website under the “Schedule” tab. Register for the Conference The 2024 Everyday Lives Conference will be held at the Hershey Lodge from January 9 to January 11,
The eight-session Project Reassure ECHO series will launch on January 12, 2024 from 7:45-9 a.m. This series will provide participants with strategies in supporting adult neurodiverse individuals struggling with anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic and building resilience. The curriculum will cover the basics of recognizing trauma, stress, and anxiety, fostering resilience
Listening is half of communication! We listen in many different ways and each of them is important. Below are some tips to help you to be a better receiver of communication!
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) has issued the following statement in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights (DD) Act: The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), the NationalDisability Rights Network (NDRN), and the Association of University Centers on
The Milestone Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU) West has published its 2023 Holiday Shopping Guide containing a catalog of businesses and products led and created by individuals with disabilities and/or autism. The twenty-one page virtual catalog will help you support small businesses across the Commonwealth while giving meaningful gifts this holiday season.
April 23-25, 2024 Save the date for the 8th Annual Charting the LifeCourse Showcase: EMBRACE THE ALL! Come together with the network of advocates, families, and professionals to explore how CtLC weaves together personal growth, community engagement, policy advancements, and technological innovations to promote self-determination and good lives for all.
PA Technology For All, a PADDC funded group who aims to bridge the digital divide for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, invites you to register for their free virtual training series on using technology. Participants can expect to learn about Zoom, Facebook, email, web browsers, Google search, smartphones and tablets. The
ODP's Technology Taskforce has published its Technology Today: Volume 6 October 2023. The purpose of the newsletter is to seek out methods of supporting individuals with disabilities, family members, and providers with resources, events, and other important updates in the assistive technology world. This includes compilations of resources that support individuals through
