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PA APSE Day on Employment

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

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Calendar of Events

October is National Disability Employment Disability 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 disability have access to employment opportunities.  In recognition of NDEAM, the

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Registration is Open for the 2024 Pennsylvania Autism Training Conference!

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

PA Regional Collaboratives For Supporting Families Summit Brings Together Naturally-Connected Communities

The 2024 Pennsylvania Regional Collaboratives For Supporting Families Summit sponsored by the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) was held August 14 and 15, 2024. Pennsylvania's Regional Collaboratives for Supporting Families are naturally-connected communities in which ODP stakeholders from all walks of life create local networks of support for the families of

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Supportive Technology Open House

August 6, 2024 between 10 AM and 2 PM ODP and the Temple Institute on Disabilities invites you to join a free event aimed at teaching participants about different types of Assistive Technology (AT). Assistive Technology refers to products, equipment, and systems that enhance learning, working, and daily living for individuals with

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Save the Date for the 12th Annual Lifesharing Conference

The Pennsylvania Lifesharing Coalition invites you to save the date for the 12th Annual Lifesharing Conference on October 28 and 29, 2024. The conference will be held at the Eden Resort in Lancaster, PA. Building Connections, Building Community, Building a Life... For a Lifetime! The Pennsylvania Lifesharing Conference will feature family friendly

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Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Disability Conference

Register today for the second annual PA Human Relations Commission Disability Conference! This hybrid conference will take place on July 9, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Harrisburg Hilton and online, and will offer engaging sessions on a variety of topics about how individuals with disabilities navigate various conflict

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