A non-profit health agency dedicated to finding the cause, prevention and cure of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The association also links patients and their families to information, physician referrals, in-home visits, respite care and guidance in disease management.
Provides services to people with intellectual disabilities which include: residential, vocational training, adult day care, advocacy, childcare, and family education. CPARC also does business as the S. Wilson Pollock Center for Industrial Training (CIT), Early Education Center of Perry County, and Lifetime Adult Day Care.
Advocacy Resources and Services for families of children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities
Provides advocacy and resources to citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Dedicated to improving the lives of people with intellectual and other disabilities.
An international civil rights association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and professionals fighting for a society in which inclusion of all people in all aspects of society is the norm.
National Headquarters of the Epilepsy Foundation. Information available en espanol on their website.
Provides training, information and technical assistance to individuals, families and all people who support them in 43 counties throughout western and central PA and provides information on healthcare statewide. The PEAL Center also serves youth with disabilities and parents through leadership development, workshops, and training.
A statewide membership organization consisting of blind, partially sighted, and sighted persons. Encourages and assists people who are blind or vision impaired in seeking independence through employment, through the learning of blindness skills, and through personal and social adjustment.
Pennsylvania’s early childhood source for professionals.
Mobility products for persons with disabilities. Can tailor car adaptations to the client's specific needs. Also offers wheelchair van rentals.
Works to eradicate poverty throughout Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry Counties by providing resources and programs for individuals and families throughout the lifespan.
Offers online tutoring sessions for K-12 and college with professional academic or career tutors as well as GED and resume help. Cumberland County Library cardholders and visitors in the library can work with an online tutor 7 days a week between the hours of 12 PM and 12 AM.
Variety of services for individuals with any disability. Program highlights: Early Intervention, Family Support Services, Adult Day Programs, Home and Community based services, In-home care, Assistive Technology, Residential Services, Restored and refurbished medical equipment, Respite services
Offers support to local communities as well as programs to help individuals and families connect to resources in their area.
Resources for Pre and Post Transplant Patients, Friends, Family
Assisting and empowering people with disabilities and their families and helping them obtain equal access to supports and services
Works to improve the quality of life for people who are visually impaired in the Tri-County region of Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, and Franklin Counties.
Advocacy for deaf or hard-of-hearing children.
Provides community-based alternatives for the care and protection to individuals who are, have been or may be subject to compulsory placement in public or private institutions. Provides counseling, psychiatric evaluations, family and group therapy and Autism Services.