Events

  • 2019 Mini Course/Lecture Series on Disabilities: The Importance of Belonging – Glen Mills

    Best Western Concordville Hotel 675 Conchester Highway, Glen Mills, PA, United States

    The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University hosts guest speakers and lecturers several times each year for its Mini Course/Lecture Series on Disabilities. Being connected to the people we love is critical to our emotional and physical well-being. Many people […]

  • 2019 Mini Course/Lecture Series on Disabilities: One Day the World Will Be A Perfect Place: Toolbox for Change – Glen Mills

    Best Western Concordville Hotel 675 Conchester Highway, Glen Mills, PA, United States

    The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University hosts guest speakers and lecturers several times each year for its Mini Course/Lecture Series on Disabilities. How does a traditional organization move towards person-centered supports? How do caregivers maintain their sense of purpose, […]

  • Building Community through Social Capital

    Susquehanna University – Degenstein Theatre (Degenstein Campus Center) 514 University Ave., Selinsgrove, PA, United States

    All individuals with disabilities and their family members (as well as professionals who are involved with the family) are interested in seeing themselves or their son/daughter/relative be successful in life. In fact, one of the biggest fear individuals and families have is that their […]

    $25
  • The Future of Disability Rights with Ted Kennedy, Jr. – Pittsburgh

    The William Pitt Union (Lower Lounge) 3959 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    No mission of Dick and Ginny Thornburgh’s is more important than expanding public understanding, institutional services and protections, and political voice of people with disabilities.  The impacts across our nation are well known and far-reaching. Many Americans are touched themselves […]

  • AccessAbilities – Intro to Apple Accessibility and AT – Philadelphia

    Temple University Student Center South RM 200B 1755 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn about Apple accessibility and try out assistive devices for free! Explore devices to understand accessibility in vision, hearing, mobility and learning as well as learn about Apple Products for Vision, Hearing, Mobility and Learning. Event is free but registration is required.

  • Navigating Physical and Behavioral Health Systems – Butler

    Community Care Connections 114 Skyline Drive, Butler, PA, United States

    Community Care Connections is hosting 3 trainings for families this fall. On Thursday, November 14th, Navigating Physical and Behavioral Health Systems will be explained. You will consider health systems navigation, identify services available & funding systems, and explore eligibility & […]

  • PEAL Center Extended School Year Training – Venetia

    St. David's Church 905 East McMurray Road, Venetia, PA, United States

    The Autism Special Ed Parent Group is hosting 3 trainings for families this fall. on Wednesday, November 20 Extended School Year will be explained. You will be able to describe Extended School Year and its purpose, identify the factors of eligibility for […]

  • Extended School Year (ESY) – Lewisburg

    Union County Public Library 255 Reitz Blvd., Lewisburg, PA, United States

    If you need any assistance registering for this event, please call the PEAL Center at 1-866-950-1040. Families will be able to: – Describe Extended School Year and its purpose – Identify the factors of eligibility for ESY – List the […]

  • Let’s Talk about Relationships! – Troy

    Martha Lloyd Community Services 66 Lloyd Lane, Troy, PA, United States

    Martha Lloyd Community Services invites people with disabilities and their chosen guests to join us to talk about relationships. Discussion topics on relationships will include different kinds of relationships, how we make them, healthy relationships, unhealthy relationships, what abuse is, what to do about abuse, and ways to learn […]