Independence
These resources are designed to help young adults with autism navigate the world as independently as possible.
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Surgeon General’s Report
A report from the Surgeon General on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. This report offers hope, resources for communities, and practical solutions.
Read moreTaking My Medicine Social Story
This resource provides information about the importance of taking your medications and some things to think about when you take it.
Read moreTech Tool Box
This Tech ToolBox comes with nearly 500 technologies and applications aimed to assist the I/DD community in living to their fullest potential.
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Technology Assisted Children’s Home Program (TACHP)
The Technology Assisted Children’s Home Program (TACHP) provides advocacy, resources, and support for families who have children at home and use any sort of machine to replace a vital organ.
Read moreTechnology for Our Whole Lives (TechOWL)
Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology, or "PIAT" has many innovative assistive technology programs and projects, including Technology for Our Whole Lives - also referred to as TechOWL.
Read moreTelehealth
This resource provides information about changes to the rules for telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreTemplates for Personalized Teaching Stories
A template that families can use to make their individualized social stories for their child on the spectrum. These templates are for common occurrences that you may need to teach your child about, such as going to a restaurant.
Read moreTemple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion: Parenting
These resources provide information on custody rights of parents with mental illnesses, as well as strategies to support the parenting skills of individuals with mental health conditions.
Read moreTen Strategies for Traveling with a Child with Autism
Traveling can be challenging for children and adults with autism. The changes in routine, unpredictability, crowds, new noises, and sights can all make the experience difficult for people on the spectrum and their families. We hope that with a little planning and information using the resources below, the doors will open to new travel opportunities for you and your family.
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The ADA National Network Disability Law Handbook
This ADA handbook provides an overview of the rights and obligations of federal disability laws.
Read moreThe Advocacy Alliance
The Advocacy Alliance promotes mental well being by providing advocacy and culturally competent services.
Read moreThe Arc of Pennsylvania
The Arc is the largest advocacy organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in the United States. The Arc of Pennsylvania is the state chapter and works to carry out the mission of the national chapter to include all children and adults with I/DD in every community.
Read moreThe Healthy Bodies Toolkit
Puberty can be a tough time for both the adolescents as well as the parents. These publications provide information and resources to help address puberty specifically for children with disabilities.
Read moreThe Juvenile Justice Process
There are many differences between the Juvenile Justice System and the Adult Criminal Justice System. This document shows the Juvenile Justice Process in PA.
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The Law Social Story, Parts 1-4
These social stories were created to describe the various aspects of the law and justice system to individuals with autism.
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