Join the PEAL Youth Team for an inspiring presentation that explores the role of civic participation and how it can transform communities and empower individuals. Why Attend? Discover Your Power: Learn how your voice and actions can shape policies and […]
Adults who use AAC interact with various staff members across residential, day, and community settings. How do we support and empower the multifaceted team of individuals who work with this population in implementing AAC? This presentation will discuss coaching strategies, […]
The True Friendships Project at Values into Action is hosting this event featuring guest speakers that include self-advocates, their friends, support staff and disability advocates who will share their life experience with long-term friendships and tips on how to maintain […]
From the True Friendship Project, this session features guest speakers that include self-advocates, their friends, support staff and disability advocates who will share their life experience with long-term friendships and tips on how to maintain them. David Pitonyak– advocate, author, […]
The Handprints to Handcuffs Project at Delaware County Advocacy and Resource Organization (DCARO) is hosting this session that will focus on best practices that can interrupt the preschool to prison pipeline.
The Caregiver Nation Summit is more than a conference; it’s a catalyst for change on our country’s first-ever National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. It’s a platform for caregivers, advocates, policymakers, and movement leaders to come together to shape the future […]
The need for an Offender Registry and Incident Reporting in Pennsylvania will be discussed. From statistics we know that people with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism are much more likely than the general public to be victims of abuse or violence. […]
The Homes Within Reach conference provides an opportunity for housing professionals, service providers, tenants, landlords, local government, community builders, and those passionately committed to ensuring a home for every Pennsylvanian to come together to learn, connect, and network.
It’s important for educators, family members, and advocates to support students in making their own choices and becoming more independent. Allowing students to take reasonable risks—like trying new things or facing challenges—can help them grow and fully enjoy their college […]
Join the next workshop as we explore strategies that reduce risk to vulnerable individuals of home related crimes. We will touch on: Physical home security enhancements Technology based security systems Behavioral and social precautions Reducing the risk of fraud and scams […]