
10/01/2023
Spoke four on the self-care is all about the spiritual piece of self-care. Spirituality looks different for every individual. Practice what makes you feel connected and peaceful.
Follow our page for Part 5 of our self-care series!
Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania connects families of children with disabilities or special needs on They are the lifeline of the program.
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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. The
y 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. The Tuscarora Intermediate Unit reserves the right to remove comments or posts to its social media sites, and will notify the individual responsible for the posting, when such comments or posts are viewed as abusive, inappropriate, offensive, or of a harassing or threatening nature, including, but not limited to, comments or posts that are or contain:
1. Commercial solicitations.
2. Factually inaccurate, erroneous, or libelous information.
3. Any vulgarity or obscenity or abusive or sexually explicit language.
4. Any pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit material or other visual depictions.
5. Any links to unknown, unapproved, offensive or inappropriate websites or web pages.
6. Personal attacks of any kind, including posts that easily identify students, staff or others in defamatory or abusive terms.
7. Political support or opposition to any candidate, political measure, or ballot question.
8. Offensive comments that target or disparage any group or person.
9. Violations of Intermediate Unit policy.
10. SPAM, that is, repeatedly posting the same comment or comments that simply advertise or promote a service or product. 11. Discussions not related to the Intermediate Unit or its programs.
Spoke four on the self-care is all about the spiritual piece of self-care. Spirituality looks different for every individual. Practice what makes you feel connected and peaceful.
Follow our page for Part 5 of our self-care series!
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Next on the wheel we discuss emotional self-care. Emotions can be tricky and are absolutely personalized to each individual. Some of the techniques shown here may help you fill in your emotional piece and bring you one step closer to a well-balanced life.
If you're struggling emotionally and would like to discuss your concerns with a family who understands, visit www.parenttoparent.org to be connected!
Follow our page for Part 4 of our self-care series!
๐ Happy first day of fall from your friends at P2P! ๐
Parents can go for free!
Email: [email protected]
Google Forms: https://forms.gle/qahGTQKeiKJadxdRA
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To find out more about how you can be matched to a peer supporter, please visit our website www.parenttoparent.org and fill out a "get matched" form, and a regional coordinator will contact you.
The second spoke on the self-care wheel includes ways to meet your psychological needs. Of course, everyone is different, so what works for others may not work for you! Find your perfect balance by experimenting with some of these suggestions and let us know what you have been successful with in the comments below!
Remember, it is okay to ask for help! Visit www.parenttoparent.org to be connected with another family for support!
Follow our page for Part 3 of our self-care series!
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The third Saturday in September is Usher Syndrome Awareness Day. In honor of this, we are featuring one of our amazing peer supporters today who supports for Usher Syndrome. Lisa has been an asset to our program. Thank You!
https://www.usher-syndrome.org/events/ush-awareness-day.html
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Today, September 15, marks the first day of !
Did you know...? Parent to Parent of PA has a bilingual coordinator on staff to accommodate callers who primarily speak Spanish. In addition, we currently have over 75 peer supporters who are either Spanish speaking, bilingual, or multilingual!
Visit www.parenttoparent.org to learn more about being matched.
Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month here: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/
The first spoke on the self-care wheel focuses on meeting your physical needs. There are many ways to accomplish this! See some examples below.
What ways might you add to fulfil your physical needs?
Follow our page for Part 2 of our self-care series!
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Tomorrow, Sunday 9/10 is Grandparents Day!
We wanted to take a minute to spotlight one of our amazing peer supporters who is not only a mom and grandmother but has been with us for an impressive 24 years as a peer supporter! We hope you have a wonderful Grandparents Day, Kathy!
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Register Here: https://forms.gle/cpK3NR9xoMHdyFWj6
Check out these virtual training opportunities offered by Include Me, an initiative of the ARC of Pennsylvania!
Please see attached flyer for the next presentation in The Arc of NEPA Advocacy Series where we will feature a 2 part presentation on Sensory Related Topics from The Arc of PA- Include Me Team.
Register for one or both!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 11AM- Overview of Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing Issues
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrceyhqz4uGdxr7SEKgsRxPI5qVjsRNC-E
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 11AM - Making a Sensory Toolkit
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqf-mtqT8vGtS3wcVGsxFtBeD8fD3R5eFt #/registration
Registration for this event closes TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 6. See flier for details. This is a VIRTUAL retreat open to anyone.
The OCDEL 2020 Service Delivery Announcement outlines the vision and expectations of how EarlyIntervention services are to be delivered. This presentation will outline the key features of how this newapproach has been rolling out over the past several years and the role of administrators, service providers,families, and community partners in this process. Homebased Coaching, the service delivery method for EarlyIntervention Birth to Age Three and Embedded Instruction for Early Learning, the approach for Preschool EarlyIntervention will be described. The importance of collaborative efforts among Early Intervention and EarlyChildhood professionals and the families they serve will be highlighted. Join us to learn more about how theseservice delivery models support caregivers to take the lead supporting their children in meaningful, everydayroutines in home, early care and education and the community.
As we begin a new month, we also begin our series on self-care! Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing tips, tricks, and ideas to help rejuvenate you so you can be the best caregiver possible.
Week 1: Begin with this at home self-care assessment https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/self-care-assessment to determine your individual needs and goals, then keep it close by as we get more in depth with each category.
As always, you can visit www.parenttoparent.org to learn more about our program, request a match, or make a referral.
The Office for Dispute Resolution has a vacancy for a Special Education Coordinator position. Applications will be accepted through September 4, 2023.
Please visit https://csiu.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=839 for additional details and to apply.
This is a full-time exempt position, following a 12-month, 260-day schedule, located in Harrisburg, PA. A hybrid telework schedule may be permitted upon administrative approval. JOB LOCATION: Office for Dispute Resolution - Harrisburg, PA JOB DEFINITION: The Office for Dispute Resolution Special Edu...
Tara Shannon worded it beautifully...
" โWhatโs empathy?โ asked Rabbit.
โItโs the ability to meet someone โ anyone โ at a point in their journey, with understanding.โ said Bear... โAll the while keeping in mind that we can never really know what itโs like to be someone else.โ
ยฉTara Shannon
***Sympathy vs Empathy:
Sympathy is looking at others and their circumstances through our lens of understanding. Empathy goes a step further, asking us to try and place ourselves outside of our level of understanding or experience, *in their shoes*. "
Take some time for YOU today!
If you are in need of a little empathy, or you have extra to share, we would love to talk to you โค
www.parenttoparent.org
Today is National Banana Split Day, and that seems like reason enough to treat yourself! ๐๐๐ฆ
Have your kids gone back to school yet? Let's take minute to thank our teachers!
August 22 is ๐National Rainbow Baby Day, commemorating the lives of infants lost, while celebrating the babies who were the "rainbow" after the stormโค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐
To all the parents of rainbow babies, we are here for you.
www.parenttoparent.org
The Arc of Pennsylvania Include Me Book Studies are a wonderful way for children ages 5 and up to read, socialize, and learn the art of "book club" in an inclusive environment! Space is limited, so register today!
Know any 5-8 year-olds who love listening to stories? Sign ups are OPEN for this Fall's "Story Tour" with our Disability Acceptance through Literature facilitators. 3 weeks, 3 books! Spots are limited at this inclusive virtual program. For more info and to sign up, visit bit.ly/includemebookstudy ๐๐
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Visit https://www.ada.gov/ for more information.
July is
You can celebrate by getting matched with another parent whose child has the same diagnosis, or similar needs, as yours for support, or to support them!
"GET MATCHED" TODAY!
https://db.parenttoparent.org/web_intakes/new
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Introducing our new Database Coordinator and Trainer/Communications and Social Media Manager!
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๐ฃWe have exciting news!
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๐ฆIt may only be Tuesday, but today we are spotlighting a special peer supporter of ours in honor of Helen Keller Day for Deaf/Blind Awareness! ๐ฆ
๐ฆIn honor of Father's Day, we are spotlighting some of our Fantastic Father peer supporters!๐ฆ
6340 Flank Drive, Ste 600
Harrisburg, PA
17112
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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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