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Families to the MAX: Pennsylvania Statewide Family Network

Home / Families to the MAX: Pennsylvania Statewide Family Network

This grassroots network of families in Pennsylvania provides information, training, and support to families affected by disability across the state.

ABOUT FAMILIES TO THE MAX

FAMILIES TO THE MAX (F2MAX) grew from Project MAX, a grant designed to increase opportunities for students with the most complex needs to learn the same school work as their classmates without disabilities. Since then, FAMILIES TO THE MAX has grown to include families maximizing the potential of all children receiving special education services.

Through family, educational, and community collaboration, we can overcome obstacles and promote change and expectations for all children. When we work together and presume competence (believe in the abilities of all students), everyone can learn and be proud of their accomplishments.

Watch the video below for background on the Network.

Mission & Vision

Our Mission: Leading change for children with diverse needs by maximizing opportunities in the home, classroom, and community.

Our Vision: Empower students, families, and communities to believe that all children can reach their maximum potential.

If you would like to join the FAMILIES TO THE MAX: Pennsylvania Statewide Parent Network please send an email to [email protected]

FAMILIES TO THE MAX: Pennsylvania Statewide Family Network Partners

The Parent Partnership was formed to raise awareness among Pennsylvania families and to create a unified statewide network that leads change by raising expectations for all students so they have access to the general education curriculum and PA Standards. Through the collaborative efforts of PEAL, HUNE, PaTTAN, and OSEP the Parent Partnership continues to support the efforts of FAMILIES TO THE MAX: Pennsylvania Statewide Parent Network.

The contents of this document were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, H323A170023. However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Susan Weigert.

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Families to the MAX: Pennsylvania Statewide Family Network - The PEAL Center

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Home / Families to the MAX: Pennsylvania Statewide Family Network This grassroots network of families in Pennsylvania provides information, training, and support to families affected by disability across the state. ABOUT FAMILIES TO THE MAX FAMILIES TO THE MAX (F2MAX) grew from Project MAX, a grant designed to increase opportunities for students with the most complex needs to learn the same school work as their classmates without disabilities.

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Welcome to the PYLN Website

This is the official website for the Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN). On our page you can find out about what the PYLN does, our structure, and how we support the youth led, youth driven model. Become a part of the Network today!

T he mission of the Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network is to coordinate a network that is led and driven by inclusiveorganizations of youth and young adults
with and without disabilities across Pennsylvania. PYLN promotes advocacy, self-determination, leadership, empowerment, and service learning in the areas of transition, employment, education, and community engagement. ​

Learn about the Affiliates Become a part of the Network

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Welcome to the PYLN Website This is the official website for the Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN). On our page you can find out about what the PYLN does, our structure, and how we support the youth led, youth driven model. Become a part of the Network today!

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Elected youth and family leader from each school district.

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What resources can we pull from already?

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What resources can we pull from already?

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Community Foundation
Use virtual opportunities to support engagement
Virtual Employment Expo as a platform for networking

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1. Update the BCTCC Website

2. Find a way to build awareness of this network to families, support informal and build connections to accurate information.

3. Get the businesses who are already disability friendly to be represented on the council. Youth, family and stakeholder representatives from each group.

1. First Energy

2. Iamable - iamfit

3. Dance schools

4. Youth committee engaged and expanded

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Group of families working on creating a living environment for adults with disabilities

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Families working together to plan for living arrangements & independent living 

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Families working together to plan for living arrangements & independent living 

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Shopping
Games
People watching
Nails/Hair
Movies
Doctors
Going out to eat

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Locally, one of the colleges - Millersville (Inclusive Studies Program), LCCC (SEED program) to start social programs - electives, supports, groups.

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Locally, one of the colleges - Millersville (Inclusive Studies Program), LCCC (SEED program) to start social programs - electives, supports, groups.

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Training for families on supported decision making 

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Training for families on supported decision making 

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Disability community's power as a unified group of advocates.

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Disability community's power as a unified group of advocates.

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Promote disability diversity initiatives 

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Promote disability diversity initiatives 

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Build relationships with corporate structures

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Build relationships with corporate structures

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Stronger relationships between parents/families and school districts 

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Stronger relationships between parents/families and school districts 

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-Better modes of communication
-Collaboration and working together

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Get information to these employers about how people with disabilities bring so much potential to their business

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Get information to these employers about how people with disabilities bring so much potential to their business

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Breaking down barriers to employment sites

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Breaking down barriers to employment sites

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- Buddy Ball

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Every student meets with college or post-secondary training option - Disability Services 

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Every student meets with college or post-secondary training option - Disability Services 

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Engage civic and business leaders, adults with disabilities, seniors, this is a larger issue and leverage this to convince community leaders that more reliable transportation network is critical. Develop community space / transportation hub / centrally locate activities.

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Engage civic and business leaders, adults with disabilities, seniors, this is a larger issue and leverage this to convince community leaders that more reliable transportation network is critical. Develop community space / transportation hub / centrally locate activities.

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All students direct their transition plan - Person-directed planning 

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All students direct their transition plan - Person-directed planning 

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How do we build more opportunities for families to build relationships?

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How do we build more opportunities for families to build relationships?

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Get involved in the community, volunteer.

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More "buy-in" from Post-secondary institutions 

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More "buy-in" from Post-secondary institutions 

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Offer Transition Academy experience to more students 

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Offer Transition Academy experience to more students 

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Students know how to disclose disability and request accommodations 

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Students know how to disclose disability and request accommodations 

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Each day of the week is for a specific disability. They ask the students to wear a specific color to show support. Students with disabilities speak about their experiences. Leads to understanding about disability.

Entire school, admin and superintendent

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Students effectively self advocate after high school 

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Students effectively self advocate after high school 

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- Employment
- Access to activities and relationships.
- Employment for people with disabilities.

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Families to the MAX: Pennsylvania Statewide Family Network

Home / Families to the MAX: Pennsylvania Statewide Family Network

This grassroots network of families in Pennsylvania provides information, training, and support to families affected by disability across the state.

ABOUT FAMILIES TO THE MAX

FAMILIES TO THE MAX (F2MAX) grew from Project MAX, a grant designed to increase opportunities for students with the most complex needs to learn the same school work as their classmates without disabilities. Since then, FAMILIES TO THE MAX has grown to include families maximizing the potential of all children receiving special education services.

Through family, educational, and community collaboration, we can overcome obstacles and promote change and expectations for all children. When we work together and presume competence (believe in the abilities of all students), everyone can learn and be proud of their accomplishments.

Watch the video below for background on the Network.

Mission & Vision

Our Mission: Leading change for children with diverse needs by maximizing opportunities in the home, classroom, and community.

Our Vision: Empower students, families, and communities to believe that all children can reach their maximum potential.

If you would like to join the FAMILIES TO THE MAX: Pennsylvania Statewide Parent Network please send an email to [email protected]

FAMILIES TO THE MAX: Pennsylvania Statewide Family Network Partners

The Parent Partnership was formed to raise awareness among Pennsylvania families and to create a unified statewide network that leads change by raising expectations for all students so they have access to the general education curriculum and PA Standards. Through the collaborative efforts of PEAL, HUNE, PaTTAN, and OSEP the Parent Partnership continues to support the efforts of FAMILIES TO THE MAX: Pennsylvania Statewide Parent Network.

The contents of this document were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, H323A170023. However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Susan Weigert.

WELCOME BACK

Already a member? Sign in with your username.

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Families to the MAX: Pennsylvania Statewide Family Network - The PEAL Center

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Home / Families to the MAX: Pennsylvania Statewide Family Network This grassroots network of families in Pennsylvania provides information, training, and support to families affected by disability across the state. ABOUT FAMILIES TO THE MAX FAMILIES TO THE MAX (F2MAX) grew from Project MAX, a grant designed to increase opportunities for students with the most complex needs to learn the same school work as their classmates without disabilities.

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TOPIC 3: Relationships and leadership building for young people!

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TOPIC 3: Relationships and leadership building for young people!

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Having a sense of purpose

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Support program for young people w/ Down Syndrome

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Transition Coordinator

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Relationships & opportunities to connect 

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Relationships & opportunities to connect 

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For families AND young people

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When parents and families are informed of resources 

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When parents and families are informed of resources 

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When families are informed they feel more connected

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Service occupations

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Buddy Baseball, special olympics & soccer program 

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Buddy Baseball, special olympics & soccer program 

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PAL program - preparation for adult life 

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PAL program - preparation for adult life 

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Person centered approach with a job coach who really knows you.

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Person centered approach with a job coach who really knows you.

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Community activities, volunteering

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The parents that are willing to share what they know with others. My family has benefitted greatly from what we have learned from other parents.

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The parents that are willing to share what they know with others. My family has benefitted greatly from what we have learned from other parents.

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Volunteering opportunities & work experiences 

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Volunteering opportunities & work experiences 

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Great relationship with BCTCC

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Starting early and continuing through HS

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Bringing families and young people together via physical health

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Program for families

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Using your social network to help find jobs and supports.

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Using your social network to help find jobs and supports.

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Mental Health Support/clubhouse

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- Pencrest

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I used ovr I had TTF assistant me w/ the question on the interview. I got a job coach

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I used ovr I had TTF assistant me w/ the question on the interview. I got a job coach

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Great collaboration, summer jobs for students

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Great opportunity for families to find out what's right for your student.

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diverse, good representation

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