PENNSYLVANIA
RESOURCES
YELLOW
PAGES FOR KIDS WITH DISABILITIES
ADVISORY
BOARD ON AUTISM AND RELATED DISORDERS (ABOARD)
(includes links to other autism-related sites)
P.O. Box 2225
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
1-800-827-9385 (PA only)
TheARC OF PA
Building #2, Suite 221
2001 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
1-800-692-7258
DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK OF PA
116 Pine Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
1-800-692-7443 (PA only)
Provides phone consultation, information, referral and technical assistance
on programs and services, alternatives and options, and advocacy strategies.
Child
Care and Early Education in Pennsylvania
EDUCATION LAW CENTER-PA
Provides technical assistance and limited representation.
EDUCATION LAW CENTER-PA (Philadelphia)
The Philadelphia Building
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-238-6970EDUCATION LAW CENTER-PA (Pittsburgh)
1708 Law and Finance Building,
429 4th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-258-2120
KIDS TOGETHER, Inc.
Box 574
Quakertown, PA 18951
Go to web site for Kidstogether "IEP Planning Report" and "Vision
Statement"
KidsVoice
guides each
child through the court process and ensures that every agency involved meets
the child's needs.
LOCAL RIGHT TO
EDUCATION TASK FORCE (LTF)
1-800-360-7282 (PA only)
An LTF has been established in each of the 29 Intermediate Units (I.U.'s)
in PA. The LTF is an advocacy group of parents, educators, and agency representatives.
A primary responsibility is monitoring of special education classes. Contact
your local Intermediate Unit for the name of the chairperson of your local
LTF.
PA
Children's News
from the Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Families Incorporated a
statewide network that shares the common concerns about children and their
special needs, brings groups together and uses the power of all families to
bring about change in the community, county and state.
Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living
Council (PASILC)
The Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council is a statewide council
established by federal mandate and a Pennsylvania Statute. It consists of
15 voting members, who are appointed by the Governor. Other members include
ex-officio representatives of the Division of Voc Rehab and Blind Services
and the Pennsylvania Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center. In compliance with
state law, a majority of the voting members are persons with disabilities.
Additional representatives are from Centers for Independent Living, Advocacy,
other consumer or independent living organizations and various state agencies
that are impacted by Title VII of The Rehabilitation Act.
The Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council exists to use its collective
power and legal mandate to develop and secure public policies that ensure
civil rights and expand options for all people with disabilities in all aspects
of life.
The
Pennsylvania Training Partnership for People with Disabilities and Families
- Resource List and Training
Topics
OFFICE
OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ODR)
(Click on "Dispute Resolution")
Pennsylvania Department of Education
6340 Flank Drive, Suite 600, Harrisburg, PA 17112-2793
1-800-222-3353 (PA only)
For information on mediation and due process
PARENT EDUCATION NETWORK (PEN)
2107 Industrial Hwy, York, PA 17402-2223
1-800-522-5827 (PA only)
717-600-0100
Provides technical assistance, consultation, and referral for assistance within
parent's area; workshops on special education laws and communication skills.
Free newsletter.
PARENTS INVOLVED NETWORK (PIN)
311 South Juniper Street, Suite 902, Philadelphia, PA 19107
1-800-688-4226 (PA only)
A self-help, advocacy, information and training resource for parents of children
and adolescents who have emotional problems. Free bi-monthly newsletter, Sharing
PARENT-TO-PARENT OF
PENNSYLVANIA
1-800-986-4550 (PA only)
A network created by families for families of children and adults with special
needs. Parent-to Parent connects families in similar situations with one another
so they may share experiences, offer practical information and/or support.
PENNSYLVANIA BAR ASSOCIATION
Legal Services for Exceptional Children
Box 186, Harrisburg, PA 17108
1 (800) 932-4637 (PA only)
Contact to obtain a list of attorneys in this area who participate in the
"Exceptional Children's Referral Network"
PENNSYLVANIA BRANCH OF THE INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA
ASSOCIATION
P. O. Box 251
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Division of Compliance
333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
717-783-6913
You may file a written complaint with the Division of Compliance if you believe
your child's rights have been violated.
PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
800-222-3353
PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH LAW PROJECT
Assists in obtaining health services for individuals with disabilities and
provides informational materials
800-274-3258
PENNSYLVANIA TOURETTE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION.
132 West Middle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2108
PENNSYLVANIA TRAINING AND TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE NETWORK (PaTTAN)
- EASTERN (King of Prussia): 1-800-441-3215
- MID-STATE (Harrisburg): 1-800-360-7282
- WESTERN (Pittsburgh): 1-800-446-5607
Through training, consultation, and referrals, the PaTTAN Centers help parents,
educators and others address the needs of students.
THE SPECIAL EDUCATION CONSULTLINE
800-879-2301
For PA Department of Education resources and answers about special education
regulations and the complaint system
THE SPECIAL KIDS NETWORK
1-800-986-4550 (PA only)
Pennsylvania Statewide system designed to connect families of children with
chronic health or disabling conditions to services and providers
