The ARC Pennsylvania   

Pennsylvania chapter of The Arc, which is the largest advocacy organization in the United States for citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. The Lancaster chapter holds weekly meetings for 

Disability Rights PA 

Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP) is an independent, statewide, non-profit corporation designated as the federally-mandated protection and advocacy agency in Pennsylvania.

National Organization on Disability   

The National Organization on Disability researches, develops, and demonstrates creative approaches to disability employment issues.

https://kdhhs.net/

Services for individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, such as: Assistive Technology and Hearing devices as well as Hearing Screenings

Online College Guide for Deaf and Hard -Of-Hearing Students  

https://rid.org/ 

The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID), a national membership organization, plays a leading role in advocating for excellence in the delivery of interpretation and transliteration services between people who use sign language and people who use spoken language. In collaboration with the Deaf community, RID supports our members and encourages the growth of the profession through the establishment of a national standard for qualified sign language interpreters and transliterators, ongoing professional development and adherence to a code of professional conduct.

Office of Disability Services at Penn State University  

Accommodations and services for students with disabilities.

Resources for Grad Students with Disabilities

Temple University Disability Resources   

Resources and services for students, faculty, administration, and families with disabilities.

We Connect Now   

Dedicated to uniting people interested in rights and issues affecting people with disabilities, with particular emphasis on college students and access to higher education and employment issues.

Berks Lancaster Lebanon Link to Aging and DIsability Resources 

Pennsylvania Department of Aging  

The official Pennsylvania site for the Department of Aging.

Pennsylvania CareerLink   

Advocacy for people with disabilities administered by the Center for Disability Law & Policy.

Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program 

Advocacy for people with disabilities administered by the Center for Disability Law & Policy.

Works for Me 

Assists people in: finding a job, obtaining job training, keeping health insurance, getting assistive technology, finding additional support.

PA Home Care   

Information and resources for home care services throughout Pennsylvania.

www.abbycare.org

support parents caring for their children with special needs and disabilities.  

American Bar Association   

The American Bar Associations Commission on Disability Rights.

Disability Rights PA

DRP is the federally authorized, protection and advocacy system, in Pennsylvania to provide legal and advocacy services to persons with disabilities.

DRP staff works diligently statewide to:

improve disability service and social systems

work to ensure civil rights and to empower the community

provide technical and training assistance

Each fiscal year, Disability Rights Pennsylvania’s Board of Directors adopts priorities based on feedback from individuals with disabilities, family members, advocates and professionals about the work that DRP should prioritize.

The priorities for Fiscal Year 2022 are found here:

People with disabilities will not be subject to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or rights violations.

People with disabilities will not be subject to unnecessary segregation and institutionalization, including, but not limited to, unnecessary segregation in home and community-based settings.

People with disabilities will have access to high-quality, consumer-controlled, consumer-driven, person-centered, and recovery-oriented services and benefits to enable them to live and thrive in their own homes and communities.

People with disabilities will not be subject to discrimination and will be fully integrated in all aspects of society.

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

The National Civil Rights Law and Policy Center.

https://www.midpenn.org/file_download/inline/4e892c51-4b2d-4cf8-ac93-bb3e976edf5f  

MidPenn Legal Services is a non-profit law firm providing free civil legal aid to low-income families in crisis. We provide legal advice and counsel to help very low-income

families solve problems that focus on improving their personal safety, family stability

and economic security. MidPenn attorneys and paralegals handle cases involving

domestic violence, housing law, public benefits, expungement, supportive benefits,

consumer law, family law, tax controversies and elder law.

https://www.midpenn.org/file_download/inline/60a59dfe-f4e2-4651-a3c0-c7e5724d4894 

MidPenn Legal Services is a non-profit law firm providing free civil legal aid to low-income families in crisis. We provide legal advice and counsel to help very low-income

families solve problems that focus on improving their personal safety, family stability

and economic security. MidPenn attorneys and paralegals handle cases involving

domestic violence, housing law, public benefits, expungement, supportive benefits,

consumer law, family law, tax controversies, and elder law.

https://palegalaid.net/ 

The Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network is a statewide consortium of independent legal aid programs. We coordinate the delivery of civil legal assistance to the Pennsylvanians who need it most.

https://www.palawhelp.org/

a guide to legal information and free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Pennsylvania. Here you can locate information on a variety of legal issues, as well as information on how to contact programs providing legal assistance in Pennsylvania. This includes basic eligibility and contact information for the programs proving free legal assistance in Pennsylvania.

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Steve Gold’s ADA   

A Philadelphia attorney, providing valuable information on the enforcement of the ADA act.

Lancaster LGBTQ+ Coalition

At Lancaster LGBTQ+ Coalition, we are committed to building a supportive and enriching community abundant in opportunities for LGBTQQIA+ individuals and those with a stake in creating a more inclusive Lancaster County.

www.thetrevorproject.org

is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention to queer youth

Medicare.gov   

The official government site for Medicare.

Medicare Solutions   

Provides a wealth of information about medicare including providers and plans.

Lancaster BHDS BH/DS is mandated by state and federal law to provide services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, children and youth with emotional disturbance, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and children age birth to three years old who have developmental delays.

Lebanon County Mental Health Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention The Lebanon County MH/ID/EI Program provides services to Lebanon County residents who have certain mental health diagnoses, a diagnosis of intellectual disability, or to children from birth up to the age of three who have a developmental delay or are at risk for a developmental delay. Through case management, MH/ID/EI provides intake, assessment, and coordination of the following services: outpatient psychotherapy, psychiatric and psychological evaluation, medication monitoring, vocational and social rehabilitation, short-term inpatient, partial hospitalization, early intervention services (birth to three years) and 24-hour emergency services. Consultation and education services are available upon request.

MHA of Lancaster County 

Promotes optimal Mental Health through advocacy, education and support

Parents with Disabilities   

A one-stop resource for parents with disabilities.

Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania  

Linking families of children and adults with disabilities or special needs.

Through the Looking Glass   

Operates the National Center for Parents with Disabilities.

Access to Recreation, Inc.   

Source for adaptive recreation equipment.

https://www.easterseals.com/wcpenna/

Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is proud to offer various camping and recreational programs for children and adults with disabilities and other special needs. The programs vary from residential and day camps, weekend respites, community-based programs, and adaptive adventure sports.  All of our programs offer opportunities for individuals with disabilities to play and have fun while working on goals that can improve quality of life such as socialization, fine and gross motor skills, attention to task, and more.

https://www.empowersci.org/ EmpowerSCI is a non-profit corporation established to enable individuals with spinal cord injuries to lead happier, more meaningful and more independent lives. EmpowerSCI seeks to fill the gap in the rehabilitation industry that has been created by a decrease in length of stays at rehabilitation hospitals and outpatient services during the recovery from a spinal cord injury.

https://www.fitness4focus.com/ 

INDIVIDUALIZED FITNESS COACHING

We have created a fitness program that challenges athletes both physically and mentally. Over the past ten years, our curriculum has been designed and modified to give each athlete the very best. Our athletes are guaranteed a full body workout each time they come to the gym, but they get much more than that.

IM Able   

Support for active lifestyles for individuals with disabilities including adaptive equipment, inclusive fitness, and advocacy.

Pennsylvania Special Olympics  

Site for Pennsylvania Special Olympics events.

Pennsylvania State Parks   

Information about accessibility and visiting PA State Parks.

Social Security Administration  

The official government site of the Social Security Administration. ALso able to apply for SSD through this site

 A Guide to Social Security for Seniors

goodbill.com

helps individuals with hospital bills by analyzing your hospital bill for coding errors and pricing discrepancies, and then negotiate to save you money.

IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs   

The IRS’s free local tax help for VITA and TCE programs.

https://www.paable.gov/overview/

A PA ABLE account gives individuals with qualified disabilities (Eligible Individuals), and their families and friends, a tax-free way to save for disability-related expenses, while maintaining government benefits. Federal and state law authorized the creation of PA ABLE accounts.

Tax Tips for the Legally Disabled   

TurboTax’s information on tax breaks available for legally disabled individuals.

https://www.puc.pa.gov/about-the-puc/consumer-education/utility-assistance-programs/

IU13 Transition Supports and Services

Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Guide  

Provides youth, young adults, parents, and professionals with secondary transition resources.

LEMSA   Lancaster EMS is equipped to provide both Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance services, community paramedicine, medical stand-bys for your event or gathering, and non-emergency wheelchair and sedan transport.

RRTA The public transit system in Lancaster County PA. 

Lebanon Transit   Lebanon Transit (LT) is one of the premier public transportation agencies in Pennsylvania. LT is dedicated to providing our local community with affordable and environmentally-friendly service throughout the entire county and beyond. Whether you’re going to work, running errands, visiting friends or exploring the county, LT is the convenient, reliable and friendly way to get there.

Disabled Travelers   

Dedicated to providing accessible travel information.

Travel Accessibility Resources for the Disabled 

An interesting article about traveling and special considerations, as well as many links to other resources for traveling with a disability.

Guide for Visually Impaired College Students With the help of this guide, blind or visually impaired students can feel confident setting out on their academic journey.