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Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Resource Collection
This resource collection consolidates all our OVR resources in one place.
Read moreOlder Adults Protective Services
Elder abuse and crimes targeting older people and older people with disabilities are a real issue that come in many forms, including neglect, physical, financial, and sexual abuse. Learn how to stay safe and report suspected abusers.
Read moreOnline Scams Social Story
This resource developed by ASERT explains the problems you might come across while online shopping and how to stay safe.
Read moreOracle Health Foundation
Dedicated to transforming health care through innovative technology and practices.
Read moreOrganization for Autism Research (OAR)
Offering support to self-advocates, parents, siblings, teachers, military families, and more.
Read morePA 211 Southwest
With one phone number, callers gain free, confidential access to thousands of programs and services that can help improve the quality of their lives.
Read morePA Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF)
Helping individuals with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians acquire the assistive technology devices and services they want.
Read morePA 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.
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