PA Health Access Network |
State, Health and Insurance |
Statewide consumer-driven organization working to expand and protect access to high-quality, equitable, affordable healthcare for all Pennsylvanians. |
PA House of Representatives |
State |
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PA Senate |
State |
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PA Waiting List Campaign |
State |
educates families, government officials, the public and the legislators about the impact of waiting lists on the health, safety and welfare of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Parent Education and Leadership Center (PEAL Center) |
Advocacy, State, Education |
provides information, education and support for families of children with disabilities or special health care needs; children, youth and young adults with disabilities or special health care needs ages 0-26 |
Pennsylvania Business Leadership Network |
State |
an employer-driven program designed for business leaders to promote hiring practices that enable qualified people with disabilities to enter and succeed in the workplace. |
Pennsylvania Education for All Coalition |
State |
promotes education that includes all children by providing individual technical assistance, advocacy, and supports to families; assisting institutions of higher education better prepare teachers to effectively teach all children; and influencing and supporting schools, policymakers, and the community to effectively implement inclusive practices and policies. |
Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council |
State |
works to develop and secure public policies that ensure civil rights and expand options for all people with disabilities in all aspects of life. |
Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy |
State, Self-Advocacy |
The Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy works to improve the lives of Autistic people. It believes that all Autistic and disabled people have the right to follow their dreams and be fully involved in decisions that affect their lives.
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Self Advocates United as One (SAU-1) |
State, Self-Advocacy |
Self Advocates United as 1 is a group of people who envision a world where people with developmental disabilities and their families are united to share knowledge, empower others, and use their voices to transform their communities and people’s lives. |
Smart Homes Made Simple |
State, Assistive Technology |
This project raises awareness about how people with disabilities can gain control over their environment and live safely and more independently in their own homes using generic smart home technology. |
Supported Decision Making, PA |
State, Topic, Supported Decision Making |
Supported Decision Making Pennsylvania is committed to providing Pennsylvanians with the insights and tools needed to make informed choices. From healthcare and education to community planning, our resources simplify complex decisions. We believe in fostering confident decision-making, ensuring that everyone in our state has access to the support they need to succeed.
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TechOWL |
State, Assistive Technology, Topic |
TechOWL (formerly PIAT) helps people with disabilities explore the tools and technology they need to be independent. TechOWL is Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Act program. TechOWL has 9 regional centers across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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The Arc of Pennsylvania |
State |
promotes the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. |
The Arc of Philadelphia |
Advocacy, State |
The Arc of Philadelphia’s mission is to advocate with and for all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, to promote active citizenship, self-determination, and full inclusion. |
Values Into Action, PA |
State, Community Involvement & Community Living |
Partnering with people with disabilities to design and live their best lives. Provides In home & community Supports; community participation services; residential services, housing transition support and supports broker services.
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Vision for Equality |
State |
assists and empowers people with disabilities and their families to seek quality and satisfaction in their lives as well as equal access to supports and services |