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Disability Rights and Special Needs Resources (18)

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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.

Chester County Department of Community Development

Services: Provides access to services related to Workforce Investment, Act Programs, Joint Job Initiatives, Housing, Homeless Assistance, Community Services, Transportation Services, Economic Development, Fair Housing, Community Development, and Funding Opportunities.

Social Securtiy Administration

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

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- Philadelphia 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.

Chester County MH/MR

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

AHEDD, Inc.

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

Carelink Community Support Services

Services: Residential, employment, care management, and education services for individuals with mental illness, dual MH/MR needs, physical disabilities and complex behavioral challenges

Brian

Services: Serves children and adults with mental retardation, autism spectrum disorders, and other developmental disabilities with services including residential care, adult day services, and vocational training and employment

Fellowship Health Resources, Inc.

Services: Provides residential and support services for individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.

Elwyn

Services:

Offers residential services and supports for daily living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania. Also provide work opportunities and adult day programs for people with disabilities.

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.

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.