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Disability Rights and Special Needs Resources (17)

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Pennsylvania Families Incorporated

Services: Resource database that that empowers PA families of children with special needs by linking them to support and information.

Social Securtiy Administration

Services: Local office where individuals can apply for Social Security benefits (including Retirement, Disability or Spouse

Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services- Altoona Office

Services: Provides services to to assist Pennsylvanians who are blind or visually impaired gain the skills necessary to live and work independently in their communities.

Bureau of Autism Services

Services: A Department within DPW (Department of Public Welfare) specifically addressing the needs, issues and concerns of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Pennsylvania. Provide information on available services and waiver funding.

Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC)

Services: Offers services for individuals with mental retardation and their families.

Blair County MH/MR

Services: Provides services and supports for individuals with mental illness, mental retardation, or autism

Skills of Central PA

Services: Services for individuals with disabilities: residential options, vocational and rehabilitative services, adult day services, life skills training

Community Resources For Independence, Inc- Altoona

Services: Offers independent living services to people with disabilities so they can remain in their home and community. Accessibility education, waiver information, independent living services, attendant care service coordination, assistive technology, and information and referral

Office of Vocational Rehabiliation

Services: Provides assistance with obtaining and maintaining employment to individuals with disabilities.

Goodwill Industries Of The Conemaugh Valley

Services: Employment and educational opportunities for persons with barriers to employment. Career development services, Adult Basic Ed, GED Prep, On the job training, job retention etc.

Center for Independent Living of South Central Pa (CILSPA)

Services: Services for individuals with disabilities including peer counseling, advocacy, independent living skills training, and information/referral services.

Office Of Vocational Rehabilitation

Services: Provides assistance with obtaining and maintaining employment to individuals with disabilities.

Special Kids Network

Services: Statewide hotline referral service designed to serve families of children with chronic health of disabling conditions.

Disability Rights Network Of Pennsylvania

Services: Provide legal consultation and representation for individuals with disabilities and their families who are facing discrimination on the basis of disability and access to needed services. Also provide information and referral and technical assistance to Pennsylvania residents with any disability issue.

HCSIS Services & Support

Services: A tool for individuals with mental retardation, their families, and circle of support to locate services and service providers in Pennsylvania. The directory can help you locate particular service providers or search for services and supports provided in an individual's community.

Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Network

Services:

Protects legal rights of the handicapped; provides information on disability programs and services in communities nationwide. 

PA Client Assistance Program

Services:

Equalization of opportunities for persons with disabilities.