April is Autism Acceptance Month! Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed a proclamation to acknowledge the many individuals on the autism spectrum, their abilities and contributions, and their inclusion within the community. Click on the proclamation image above to view and download a PDF version.
The Office of Developmental Programs encourages you to spring into action with Move Your Way! Taking steps, big or small, towards increasing your physical activity can improve your health. Physical activity has lots of long-term health benefits. You can: Reduce risk of dementia, type 2 diabetes, heart disease,and certain cancers Help manage
The eight-session Project Reassure ECHO series will launch on April 5, 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
It is estimated that up to 75% of people with intellectual disabilities also have a vision impairment. Regular vision screening and monitoring for vision changes are even more important for individuals with intellectual disabilities! Ophthalmologists recommend regular vision screening that allows for extra time and adapts to the unique needs of the
On April 12th ASERT will be hosting a panel, ‘Support Groups in Every Community’ to hear various perspectives on the importance of support groups. Panel participants include self-advocates, family members, professionals, and community members. The event is open to all who are interested in learning more about support groups. Register now to
Drexel University is conducting a study on the community mobility and participation of autistic adults (COMPAAS). COMPAAS is seeking autistic adults who live in the Philadelphia area to help researchers learn about how often people leave their homes, the amount of time they spend in the community, the places they go, and other factors
ASERT would like to hear from you! Click here to take a brief survey to help ASERT gain a better understanding of their current reach across the state of Pennsylvania. Never heard of them? Take the survey! Talk to them monthly? Take the survey! The information you provide will help them move
The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) is working on a project to enhance Pennsylvania’s self advocate leadership to focus on system and policy change. PADDC invites people with developmental and intellectual disabilities (I/DD) and providers or organizations to connect The Council to self advocates who may want to be part of the
The Pennsylvania ASERT collaborative invites individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism to join its Project Reassure e-learning courses. Project Reassure is a an online course that helps individuals with ID/A develop their resilience skills for understanding trauma. Click here to access project reassure.
A Pennsylvania direct support professional (DSP) from York County has been recognized for his NADSP E-Badge submission. The full article published on the NADSP website, including an interview with Patrick, is below. _________________________________ Congratulations to Patrick Sgro, who has been selected as the March 2024 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. The National
