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Advocacy Resources

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Adult Resources

How Do I Obtain Services in the Adult IDD System?

PA ABLE

SSA Red Book, 2025 Edition (Available in English and Spanish)

Disability Rights PA

Office of Mental Health/Intellectual Developmental Disabilities

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)

Social Security and Ticket to Work

 

School Age Resources

School Age Advocacy

Chapter 14 PA State Regulations

Chapter 15 PA State Regulations

Chapter 16 PA State Regulations

Wrightslaw

Consultline Booklet

PaTTAN

Parent to Parent

Temple Grandin’s Teaching Tips

Special Education Forms

PaTTAN – Publications Search Page

Early Intervention

Annotated Evaluation Report – Infant

Annotated Evaluation Report – Preschool

Annotated IFSP Individualized Family Service Plan

Early Intervention Family Guide

PA Early Intervention Technical Assistance

School Age

Annotated Individualized Education Plan

Annotated Evaluation Report

Special Education Forms – School Age

Special Education Timelines

Parents’ Guide on Bullying in Schools

Planning for Your Child’s IEP Meeting

Autism Resources for Parents

Transition

Promoting Independent Living While Still in School

Job Skills: Getting Ready for Work

Preparing for Employment

The Importance of Employment: Why Work

Financial Fundamentals Discussion Starter

Understanding Self-Advocacy

Entitlement vs Eligibility: IDEA, ADA, and Section 504

Exploring the Option of a Two- or Four-Year College

Post-Secondary Education Expectations

PA Secondary Transition Guide (PATTAN)

NTACT National Technical Assistance Center on Transition

Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities