Pennsylvania Gov’t Resources
Annotated IEP Form – from PaTTAN
Bureau of Special Education (BSE)
Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium – a coalition of affiliated organizations and individuals assembled to honor and enhance the public’s understanding of the complex and heroic history of Pennsylvanians with disabilities
Client Assistance Program (CAP) – identifies the services available to pursue a meaningful career and live independently
ConsultLine (ODR) – toll-free helpline for parents and advocates of school-aged children with disabilities
Department of Human Services (DHS) – the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’s seven program offices administer services that provide care and support to PA’s most vulnerable citizens; ODP is one of the seven offices.
Early Intervention (under the Department of Education)
(and CONNECT Helpline: 1-800-692-7288 – for children from birth to age 5)
Early Intervention Services (under the Department of Human Services)
Extended School Year Services (ESY) – information from PaTTAN
General Assembly
(Direct Links to List of Representatives, List of Senators, and Find Your Legislators)
Include Me – an initiative of The Arc of PA with BSE for inclusion from preschool through secondary transition
Intermediate Units – Map of PA’s School Districts and 29 Intermediate Units (IU’s)
Lifesharing – information from PA’s Office of Developmental Programs
Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) – the mission of ODP is to support Pennsylvanians with developmental disabilities to achieve greater independence, choice and opportunity in their lives.
ODP’s Futures Planning – long-range plan development for PA’s service system
ODP’s Lifesharing – living and sharing experiences in a caring household with the opportunity to be part of a family and participate in community life
ODP’s Everyday Living Options
Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF)
Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR) – for parents and schools to resolve educational disputes for children in early intervention, gifted students, and students with disabilities
Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP) – “Medicaid”
Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS)
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
PA Online Voter Registration and read “Voting Rghts” at Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP)
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) – parent information and training for professionals; a project of the BSE
Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Guide – from PaTTAN
Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) – advises PA’s Secretary of Education and Department of Education; majority of members are families and people with disabilities
Special Education Law and Regulations in PA
Special Education Law and Regulations in PA for 504 Plans
Waivers in PA – list of current and expired waivers, filtered by state
Western PA Disability History and Action Consortium – preserves and shares the historic struggles of Western Pennsylvanians with disabilities to attain human and civil rights, and advocates with stakeholders across PA for policies and laws to ensure disability rights