Join Pennsylvania’s educators for the Bureau of Special Education’s signature event. This annual statewide conference offers an opportunity to learn and engage with nationally recognized presenters, as well as colleagues from across the state, highlighting effective instructional strategies and interventions designed […]
Hear from three people with disabilities as they discuss how smart home technology is helping them to live safer and more independently. We will discuss: - How they identified which smart home devices to get. - Who assisted them in […]
PEAC Inclusion Conferences are for parents, administrators, educators, service providers, families, students who have disabilities, and their peers. PEAC holds annual conferences focusing exclusively on inclusive special education in Eastern Pennsylvania! They have featured both nationally-recognized special education speakers and […]
This year we celebrate disability's long march toward justice. There are many battles fought along the way, with highs and lows at every turn. We ask everyone to think about how we find, share, and engage our greater communities in […]
People with disabilities can be strong self-advocates. Learn about the power, challenges and benefits of self advocacy from State Rep. Jessica Benham, whose Autism led her to co-found Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy. State Rep. Benham took office on a platform […]
Meetings are at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey.
The meeting is scheduled for the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey. Meeting Schedule (Word Document) Meeting Schedule (PDF)
Explore various housing options, funding sources and service models that provide greater control for self-advocates and families than traditional group homes. Topics include: Reverse life sharing, family purchased homes, home ownership by adults with developmental disabilities, ownership by trusts, rentals, housing subsidies, […]
Sean Barron is the author of two books, “There’s a Boy in Here” co-written with his mother, Judy Barron, and it was initially published in 1992 and “The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships”, co-authored with Dr. Temple Grandin, 2006. Sean […]
This year's summit includes sessions on the following: Federal disability policy update; children's mental health; supporting those at risk; mental wellness and advocacy for youth with disabilities; Discussion on being an ally and advocate; An overview of inclusive college programs