Events
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PADDC Office HUB 2525 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States
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NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania: Youth Mental Health Conference
The Westin Pittsburgh 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis event is one of the only conferences in the country specializing in children, adolescents, and transition-age youth. The conference is geared toward parents, caregivers, mental health professionals, educators, and students. Designed for a broad audience, this dynamic event creates […]
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PA Dept. of Education Conference
Hershey Lodge and Convention Center 325 University Dr, Hershey, PA, United StatesWho Attends? General education and special education administrators and teachers Career and technical education administrators and teachers Preschool administrators and teachers Related service providers School psychologists Paraprofessionals Higher education faculty Professional development staff Families of students receiving special education and […]
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Know-Your-Rights: Special Education Rights & Addressing Bullying & Harassment
OnlineJoin attorneys from Education Law Center PA’s Black Girls Education Justice Initiative, and advocates from Chester Upland, Upper Darby, and Chichester communities for a special Know-Your-Rights virtual workshop that will focus on addressing bullying and harassment and the rights of students with disabilities (students […]
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Expanding Life Sharing
OnlineThis webinar from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) will feature Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens and other ODP staff in explaining the Life Sharing service to all interested professionals. Supports Coordinators (SCs), Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) and interested waiver service […]
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Safe AT Home: Exploring Tech First Solutions for Independent Living
Arc Human Services 111 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA, United StatesHow can we use assistive technology to help seniors and people with disabilities live more independently at home—safely, with dignity, and at scale? What challenges must be addressed to enable it? Join 412 Ability Tech to tackle these questions, collaborate, and […]
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Advocacy: They Have It, You Want It — Now What?
Online with ZoomWhen your child is perceived to look or behave in a way that brings unwanted attention from others and sometimes elicits words that are insensitive and hurtful, it can be quite uncomfortable. Let’s share strategies to educate, sensitize and react […]
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Restraint and Seclusion in Schools: What You Need to Know
Online with ZoomLearn why restraint and seclusion are dangerous, traumatizing practices—and what Pennsylvania families and advocates can do to reduce and eliminate their use in schools. This session with Guy Stephens, Founder and Executive Director of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint, […]
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The Stress of Caring for a Child with a Disability: Strategies for Stress Reduction
Online with ZoomThis workshop will share strategies to help you say what you need to say, and do what you need to do in order to find, apply for and obtain what is needed for your family member with a disability and […]
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24th Annual Weingarten Center Disability Symposium: Optimize the Student Experience Through Campus Partnerships
University of Pennsylvania, Houston Hall 3417 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn higher education, the student experience is shaped not only by academic rigor but also by the quality of support systems and the strength of campus-wide collaboration. As disability services evolve, so too must our strategies for fostering accessible environments. […]
