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PA Autism Insurance Act (Act 62)
This is a collection of resources from various sources on the topic of the PA Autism Insurance Act. Topics range from general informational resources for families to filing health insurance appeals and more.
Read morePA Autism Training Conference (PATC)
The videos in this section are provided as a community resource.
Read morePA Elks Home Service
Helping to improve the quality of life for thousands of children and adults throughout Pennsylvania.
Read morePA Enrollment Services
Helping you choose the best health plans and doctors for you and your family.
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PA Families, Inc
(PFI) is the statewide family network that convenes families of children in child-serving systems, connects them to information and resources to maximize their quality of life, and collaborates to improve community supports, services, and family outcomes.
Read morePA Family Network
The PA Family Network was created to support families and the major elements of the Community of Practice goals.
Read morePA Gathering: Health, Wellness, and Well-Being
This resource contains information from the first PA Gathering including a recording of the presentations and discussions, copies of the presentations and additional resources to supplement the topic.
Read morePA Gathering: How Do Adults on the Spectrum Live and Take Care of Themselves During the 21st Century?
This resource contains information from the fourth PA Gathering held on July 21, 2022. This contains resources that complement the discussion topic as well as a recording from the event.
Read morePA Gathering: Public Safety and Well-Being
This resource contains information from the second PA Gathering held on July 22, 2021. This contains resources that complement the discussion topic as well as a recording from the event.
Read morePA Health Law Project
PHLP is a nationally recognized expert and consultant on access to health care for low-income consumers, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Read morePA Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO)
This section of the DHS website contains information for partners and providers on managed health care.
Read morePA Online Voter Registration
Eligible voters in Pennsylvania now have the option of voting online through register.votesPA.com.
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PA Secondary Transition Guide
Resources from Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network to facilitate and aid a young person's progress toward the attainment of goals related to education, employment, and community living.
Read moreParents Guide to Getting Good Care
This website from the Child Mind Institute, provides information for parents to ensure they are getting good care for their child.
Read moreParole Hearing – Social Stories
These social stories discuss what to expect if you have to go through a parole hearing.
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