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!
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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.
09/30/2023
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09/24/2023
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!
09/22/2023
๐ Happy first day of fall from your friends at P2P! ๐
09/21/2023
Parents can go for free!
09/20/2023
Email: [email protected]
Google Forms: https://forms.gle/qahGTQKeiKJadxdRA
09/18/2023
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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.
09/17/2023
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!
09/16/2023
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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
09/16/2023
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09/15/2023
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/
09/10/2023
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!
09/09/2023
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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!
09/08/2023
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09/06/2023
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
09/05/2023
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.
09/04/2023
09/03/2023
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.
08/29/2023
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...
08/28/2023
08/27/2023
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
08/25/2023
Today is National Banana Split Day, and that seems like reason enough to treat yourself! ๐๐๐ฆ
08/24/2023
Have your kids gone back to school yet? Let's take minute to thank our teachers!
08/22/2023
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.
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08/10/2023
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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07/26/2023
Visit https://www.ada.gov/ for more information.
07/17/2023
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
07/15/2023
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Introducing our new Database Coordinator and Trainer/Communications and Social Media Manager!
07/07/2023
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07/04/2023
06/27/2023
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06/26/2023
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
06/18/2023
๐ฆIn honor of Father's Day, we are spotlighting some of our Fantastic Father peer supporters!๐ฆ
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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.
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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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: https://zoom.us/.../tJMtc--urD0jE9dZIyHleLckn_wB-som2kzy to receive the link to join us.
Come share, learn, and connect with each other as a community of parents who understand that abilities outweigh disabilities.
You must register in advance: https://zoom.us/.../tJMtc--urD0jE9dZIyHleLckn_wB-som2kzy to receive the link to join us.
Thereโs still time left to register to attend the Northeast PA Regional Panel TOMORROW from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. โฌ๏ธ
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
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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
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. โ 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
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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 โ 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 familiesโ 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.
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 โ 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 familiesโ 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
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!!!
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