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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.

Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services- Harrisburg 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.

AHEDD, Inc.

Services: Customized employment for people with developmental disabilities. Also services for youth in their transition from school to careers & work.

Community Services Group

Services: Provides mental health and mental retardation services including residential, vocational, community-based, and adult day services.

Skills of Central PA

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

Center for Independent Living Opportunities

Services: Services for individuals with physical disabilities: independent living skills training, peer support, advocacy, information and referral

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

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

Contact Helpline

Services: Help-line Volunteers will discuss issues with callers such as depression, anxiety, family issues, job worries, money concerns, sexual identity issues, anger, abuse, medical concerns, and help you find resources in your area.

Association Of Retarded Citizens (ARC) Of Adams County

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

York/Adams MH/MR

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

Special Kids Network

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

Hart Center Supported Employment Program

Services: Vocational evaluation, work experience, and job training for individuals with disabilities.

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.