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View a list of links to federal, regional, state, and local disability-related emergency management resources in your state.
Accessible PA is Pennsylvania's online resource that provides the latest information on programs and services, including home and community-based resources, for people with disabilities, their families and support providers.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
Works to prevent brain injury and improve the quality of life for people who have experienced brain injury and their family members through support, education, advocacy and research.
Works to advance the rights of persons with disabilities through the elimination of barriers that people with disabilities experience. Serves Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Elk, Jefferson, Lycoming, McKean, Montour, Nothumberland, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga and Union counties.
Works to empower people with disabilities to lead independent lives in their communities. Serves Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, Indiana and Somerset counties.
A nonprofit organization providing housing, employment assistance, advocacy and support services to people with disabilities.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Delaware National Scenic River.
Information from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on fishing, including accommodations for people with disabilities to participate in state park activities.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Friendship Hill National Historic Site.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Gettysburg National Military Park.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Independence National Historical Park.
Philadelphia-based foundation works with people with physical disabilities to create and provide practical solutions so they may pursue their life goals. Services include residential long term care, accessible housing, an adult day program, care management, durable medical equipment and community employment.
Committed to supporting individuals with disabilities in their pursuit of interdependence and inclusion through training, technical assistance, services and supports, research, dissemination and advocacy.
A not-for-profit, nonsectarian social service agency that provides a broad range of employment, education, training, health and rehabilitation programs and services to people in the Philadelphia area.
Provides community re-integration and independent living programs in a real world setting to help members of the community who have sustained a traumatic brain injury.
A two-week program that gives special education high school students from the Philadelphia area the opportunity to gain valuable job and life skills and improve academic goals by serving as camp counselors.
Contact information for centers for independent living throughout the state. CILs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.
Council dedicated to the independence and empowerment of persons with disabilities. Seventeen individual Centers for Independent Living (CILs) throughout the state serve a total of sixty-seven counties.
Provides specialized services for seniors to improve their quality of life, including case management, adult day care programs, housing services, senior employment programs, transportation services, in-home services, healthcare and advocacy services.
Works to create favorable conditions for people with developmental disabilities and their families in Pennsylvania.
A guide to benefits, supports and services for families raising children with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities in Pennsylvania. Document is in Word format.
Advocates for and works with persons with disabilities to ensure their civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in our community.
Provides a forum for the disability community to express interest and opinions on city programs and services, and provides technical assistance to the Mayor and his administration on disability-related matters.
Provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities/mental retardation.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Steamtown National Historic Site.
Committed to creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included in their communities and to make the choices that affect their lives. Local chapters may provide residential, vocational and community-living support, self-advocacy programs, recreation and social experiences and respite care.
Works to empower people with disabilities to enjoy self directed, personally meaningful lives by providing outstanding consumer controlled services and by advocating for effective community change.
Advocating for the independence, productivity and full participation of people with disabilities means that United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Pennsylvania is active in presenting concerns of the disability community and working with Commonwealth Departments of Public Welfare, Office of Mental Retardation and Office of Social Program staff to craft programming and legislation that is beneficial and inclusive for all Pennsylvanians.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Valley Forge National Historical Park.