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Established in 1996, Parent to Parent of PA is a statewide agency that links families of children with disabilities or special needs for the purposes of support and information.
Our regional offices are located throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Requests for matches can be made via phone, email, or our website.
Based on your individual needs, we will link you to a volunteer peer supporter. They are the lifeline of the program. They have experienced the joys and challenges of living with individuals with a disability or special need. Currently, we have 1,365 ready to share their stories.
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PEAL's Family Resource Specialist, Diane Perry, shares how connecting with other families through Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania has been invaluable to her, her son David, and her work in the disability community. Read about her experience below:
Come join the special event - tomorrow, Wednesday, May 19, 1:00ET where I will be host to Icylee Basketbill, Candy Nixon and Elissa Lewin from .
We will have a lively and informative discussion about the lives of parents of children who recognize that
Register now to join us tomorrow:
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After you register you will receive the link to come join us.
I'm looking forward to meeting you tomorrow.
Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, May 19, 1:00 ET at - a Zoom Special Event hosted by . We will be joined by Icylee Basketbill, Candy Nixon and Elissa Lewin from .
Come share, learn, and connect with each other as a community of parents who understand that abilities outweigh disabilities.
You must register in advance:
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There’s still time left to register to attend the Northeast PA Regional Panel TOMORROW from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. ⬇️
Sign up here:
http://bitly.ws/cqNt
Autism Collaborative Centers of Excellence Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania TIP Together It's Possible at Kirkridge Bradford/Sullivan County Developmental Disability/Autism Program Pennsylvania Autism Action Center Autism and Behavior Resources PEAL Center
Mark your calendars! The upcoming regional forum focusing on the Northeast PA region will be held on April 27 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Panelists will continue the statewide discussion about overcoming challenges for those with autism involved with the justice system.
Sign up in advance here:
http://bitly.ws/cqNt
Autism Collaborative Centers of Excellence Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania TIP Together It's Possible at Kirkridge Bradford/Sullivan County Developmental Disability/Autism Program Pennsylvania Autism Action Center Autism and Behavior Resources PEAL Center
UPCOMING: Focusing on Northeastern PA, the next regional forum will be held on Tues., April 27 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Register now to be part of this important conversation:
http://bitly.ws/cqNt
Autism Collaborative Centers of Excellence Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania TIP Together It's Possible at Kirkridge The Arc, Susquehanna Valley Bradford/Sullivan County Developmental Disability/Autism Program Friendship House Pennsylvania Autism Action Center S.A.F.E. Inc. Autism and Behavior Resources PEAL Center
Parent to Parent is an amazing organization linking families of children and adults with challenges, developmental delays, and special needs. Parent to Parent offers listening ears, experience, time, and a kind heart. to Parent of Pennsylvania
Hello everyone,
My colleague Kim Hager and I are interested in studying the experiences and barriers to accessing mental health services for families. For the purpose of our research, we intend to compare three groups – caregivers of children with one or more mental health conditions (including developmental diagnoses), caregivers of children with mental health conditions and common medical conditions, and caregivers of children with mental health conditions and rare diseases. Caregivers include biological parents, adoptive parents, foster parents, step-parents, guardians and kinship homes with children under the age of 18. The survey is nationwide and open to families who live anywhere within the United States. The hope is the survey results will assist mental health providers in tailoring services to meet families’ needs. The study was approved by the IRB and survey is anonymous. Please help us by filling out the survey and/or sharing it.
English survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PQFSMVV
Spanish survey:
https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/2DXD5TX
Thank you and we appreciate all your help.
Parents of children with special needs, please help us learn how employers can be more supportive of employed caregivers by completing a brief, 10-15-minute survey! Remember to share with others who might benefit from this study as well.
Follow this link to the survey:
https://ecu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hPAjYKJhAboA97
Parents of children with special needs, please help us learn how employers can be more supportive of employed caregivers by completing a brief, 10-15-minute survey! Remember to share with others who might benefit from this study as well.
Follow this link to the survey:
https://ecu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hPAjYKJhAboA97
Parents of children with special needs, please help us learn how employers can be more supportive of employed caregivers by completing a brief, 10-15-minute survey! Remember to share with others who might benefit from this study as well.
Follow this link to the survey:
https://ecu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hPAjYKJhAboA97
Hey Everyone, NEPA Inclusive, located in Pittston, PA, is hosting a series of Zoom Webinars explaining how SMART Technology (Amazon Alexa, Google Home etc.) can positively affect and improve the lives of people with disabilities!!!! Our next two webinars are on November 4th and November 12th!!! Sign up and share!!! Thank you!!!


Visit the link to sign up!!!
