Information for people with visual impairment
Works to create Autism specific programs for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Pennsylvania offers two programs specifically designed for adults with ASD: the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) and the Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP) which are funded through a combination of state monies and federal monies.
Camp Hill Borough provides a medical equipment loan program that offers wheelchairs, walkers, shower seats, crutches and canes for loan up to sixty days, cost-free to Borough residents.
The Capital Area Employment 1st Coalition is collaboration of individuals from the local counties, service providers, employers, and community stakeholders that aim to enhance employment for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism.
Consumer controlled, cross disability organization dedicated to assisting people with disabilities to achieve and maintain independent lifestyles. Provides services for independent living, ADA technical assistance, assistive technology resource, interpreters, and counseling, and personal attendant care for people with disabilities.
A state affiliated child abuse prevention organization. Offers support and educational programs for parents and grandparents. Affiliated with Pressley Ridge.
A tool designed to be used by individuals, families, and providers to help focus on person-centered goal planning.
Provides comprehensive lead poisoning prevention, blood-lead screening, control services, medical referral, education for parents and others in the community, free lead poisoning screenings, free cleaning kits; home assessments and other activities.
Information and referral to craniofacial specialists and facilities near the caller. Also offers travel, food and lodging when traveling for surgery.
Educational and networking opportunities for cleft lip/palate and other craniofacial patients and their families, including insurance issues.
Offers professional development for early childhood and school-age providers, independent Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) assessments for early learning and school-age programs, community engagement and outreach.
Community Services Group offers referrals for comprehensive mental health, IDD, children and adult services.
A home-visiting program for families in 48 rural counties throughout Pennsylvania who have children 21 yrs. old or younger with special healthcare needs. Services provided by experienced Community Health Workers supporting care coordination, attendance to appointments including Individual Education Program meetings, medical visits, benefit meetings, bilingual support and linkage to community resources.
Information and referral, special events, and fundraising
Provides legal help and advocacy to residents of Pennsylvania with disabilities. Areas of service include: abuse and neglect, access to community services, discrimination, ADA compliance issues, education, assistive technology, voting access, and access to Medical Assistance services.
List of Down Syndrome support groups throughout the country.
Supports medical research and provides financial assistance, education, family programming, and advocacy at the state and federal level to benefit local patients with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease and other factor deficiencies.
A toll-free information helpline for families and advocates of school-aged children with disabilities. Can be contacted via phone, email, or online form on the website.
Provides a single point-of-contact for families, early childhood education professionals, and communities to get information and access services that support high-quality childcare and early learning programs.
ELRC Region 9 supports Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, and Perry counties.
Information and support related to epilepsy. Also offers Seizure Training, Social Events, Service Dogs, Movement Monitors and Emergency Medication.