Join 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 […]
This 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 […]
How 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 […]
When 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 […]
Learn 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, […]
This 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 […]
In 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. […]
If you are caring for someone with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including autism, Vision for Equality invites you to join a mini-retreat. This will be a time to connect with other caregivers and learn about simple, yet effective ways to de-stress. The event […]
Planning and preparation for your child’s future so you can have more peace of mind and your adult child can live as fulfilling a life as possible. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a crystal ball that works so I […]
A Conference for Autism Fathers and Autism Advocates — a first-of-its-kind conference elevating the role of fathers in the autism community while welcoming advocates, caregivers, and organizations who support families. Learn from leading researchers and advocates, connect with families and […]