Resources

The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities

This workbook is designed for youth and adults working with them to learn about disability disclosure and help them make informed decisions about whether or not to disclose their disability by considering how that decision may impact their education, employment, and social lives.

The Campaign for Disability Employment

Every day, people with disabilities can and do make important contributions to America’s businesses. They have the drive to succeed in employment, and the skills and talent they need to deliver value and results for their employers. These are messages that bear repeating far and wide. And that’s what the Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE) is all about.

The Importance of Employment: Why Work?

This fact sheet from the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) provides guidance for parents when discussing the importance of employment with their child.

The 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.

The National Autism Center’s National Standards Report

This report provides comprehensive information about the level of scientific evidence that exists in support of the many educational and behavioral treatments currently available for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

The PEAL Center

The PEAL Center helps families and individuals with disabilities and special health care needs using a variety of strategies. PEAL offers services in six areas: outreach, individual assistance, resources, trainings, leadership development, and partnerships.

The Pros & Cons of Disclosing a Disability to Employers and Coworkers

This resource provides information for individuals with autism about the pros and cons of disclosing a disability.

The Social Side of Sex

The purpose of this presentation is to educate those interested in sexuality issues for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities about the link between the development of social relationships and the impact those relationships can have on their sexual lives.

Think College

Developing Inclusive College-Based Transition Services for Students with Intellectual Disability and Autism.

Ticket to Work Brochure

This resource is a brochure describing the Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program.

Tips and Guidelines for Using Mass Transit for Individuals with Autism

These information sheets provide general tips about using mass transit in Pennsylvania as well as specific information about using buses, trains, taxis, and the subway system.

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Tips to Increase Social Engagement

This resource, developed by ASERT, provides tips and suggestions for families and caregivers on how to potentially increase social engagement in an individual with autism.

Tone Indicators in Online Communication

Tone indicators are commonly used as a way to indicate what tone you are speaking with over text, or on online forums and platforms like Discord or Reddit. This can help avoid situations where one misinterprets what someone else said and gets upset, offended, or hurt unnecessarily.

Tools for Meeting Life’s Challenges

The mission of Meeting Life’s Challenges is to be the preeminent educational non-profit organization that provides resources, support, and advocacy, in-person and online, to empower people with disabilities, their families, and allies to lead self-determined lives.

Traffic Stop – What to Expect Social Story

These social stories were created by ASERT to describe the various aspects of a traffic stop and what to expect for individuals with autism.

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