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PROGRAMS & SERVICES:

Autism: College Support Programs

CCAC: Disability Services

Duquesne: Compass Program

Gwynedd Mercy University: Integrated Studies Program

Lehigh Carbon CC: Disability Services & SEED Programs

Informational Video

Lock Haven University:

Leadership & Integrative Studies Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Mercyhurst University:

Dual Enrollment in Cyber School for Students on the Autism Spectrum

Penn State Harrisburg: Career Studies Program

PSU: WorkLink Program

Robert Morris University: April Newsletter

Temple: Leadership and Career Studies Program

POST SECONDARY RESOURCES:

*Scholarship List*

College Expectations & Disability Services Recording

*HS to College Transition Resources*

PA Inclusive Higher Ed Consortium: April Newsletter

PostSecondary Education & Training Prep Toolkit

Rethinking College: A Film About College Students with Intellectual Disabilities

RMU Trees Network: Resources

Think College: Resources

Think College: Scholarships for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Youthhood: Help plan for the future!

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VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON

Future in Focus Career Event (Allegheny County)

Aug 7th-Must Register to Attend!

Integrate for Good Programs (Montgomery County)

Autism Pitts Events (Allegheny County)

Philly Autism Project Events & Trainings

Salvation Army Classes (Virtual)

Sibshops (Various Counties)

The Arc Virtual Programs

SUMMER EVENTS/PROGRAMS/RESOURCES:

AIM Gaming Summer Tech Camps (Reading PA)

Alcosan Summer Science Camp (Allegheny County)

BVI & DHH Summer Academy (Penn State University)

Capital Area IU Summer Camp Options

ECO Leader Academy (Allegheny County)

ESY Camps (Allegheny County)

Future Camp 2026 (Allegheny County)

Learn & Earn Summer Employment Program (Allegheny County)

MANTEC-Paid Summer Camps for High School Students (Harrisburg, PA)

OVR Early Reach Summer Series (Allegheny County)

Opportunities from June 23rd-August 5th

PA Outdoor Corps Youth Summer Program (Statewide)

RxPlore Summer 2026 (Allegheny County)

Summer Activities for Children with Learning Disabilities

Youth Volunteer Opportunities (Berks County)

EVENT CALENDARS:
ASERT

Disability Pathfinder

Vision for Equality

PA Secondary Transition

PEAL Center

The Arc

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE/CAREER FAIRS:

Blair County

Capital Area

Carbon Lehigh IU & Schuylkill IU

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PRE-ETS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT INFO & RESOURCES

Auberle Services (Allegheny County)

Five main program areas: Workforce Development, Housing, Young Adult Services, Foster Care, and Behavioral Health.

AHEDD Employment Services (Statewide)

Employment Services for People with Disabilities

AIU Career Connections Program (Allegheny County)

Bender Leadership Academy

Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE)

CAIU Transition Programs (Hershey, Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg)-25-26

CCAC Vocational Learning Programs (Allegheny County)

CHOP Career Path Program (Philadelphia)

Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Resources

Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)

Employment Options for Adults with a Disability*

Evolve Coaching (Online Coaching Available if Outside of Pittsburgh)

Giant Eagle Program Position Openings (Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Beaver Counties):
Click HERE for More Info!

Goodwill Services (Statewide)

Employment Services

Hire Autism Program

A free program that helps autistic job seekers find meaningful employment opportunities and connect with autism-friendly employers.

JAN (Job Accommodation Network)
*Statewide Services include one-on-one consultation about all aspects of job accommodations, including the accommodation process, accommodation ideas, product vendors, referral to other resources, and ADA compliance assistance.

Individual Services

Job Corps (Statewide)
*Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

KenCrest Employment Services (Philadelphia & PA):
*Provides educational services to children and families in Philadelphia, and community-based support services to people with developmental or intellectual disabilities
and their families in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut.

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (Statewide):
*The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, or OVR, provides vocational rehabilitation services to help persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment.

PA CareerLink (Statewide)

Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) Program

SPIN Employment Services

Counties Served: Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Lehigh and Northampton

The Benefits of Work

UPMC/CAIU Work Immersion Program

Vista Employment Services (18+)

Counties Served: Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York

We Can Work Website-Employment & Supportive Services for People with Disabilities (Statewide)

Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)

Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Programs (Statewide)

*The Ticket to Work Program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security Disability Benefits (SSI or SSDI) and want to work.

SUMMER PROGRAMS:

Summer Programming (Volunteerings, Prevocational, Summer Work, College Prep (Berks County)
Click HERE for more information!

WorkReady (Philadelphia)

Click HERE for more information!

Necessary Skills Now Network Link

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AUTISM & VI/BLIND PROGRAMS/SERVICES:
Vista Autism Services

The Veering Cane -For Students with Visual Impairments/Blindness (Berks County)

CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING:

Designed and operated by individuals with disabilities, Centers for Independent Living (CILs) provide independent living services for people with disabilities.
Click HERE to learn more!

*CIL County Directory*

Disability Options Network (DON) Services (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, Mercer & Westmoreland Counties)

Presentation Slides

Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living

(Lehigh & Northampton Counties)

PA SILC (Resources to Support Independent Living in PA)

COMMUNITY SUPPORTS PROGRAMS & Resources
Allegheny County Contact Info for Community Resources

Beacon Specialized Living Programs

Project Search

Stonehouse Farm and Inn (Perry County)

Variety Programs (Communication Devices, Adaptive Bikes, Adaptive Strollers

THE NEXT STEP PROGRAMS:
(Bucks, Cumberland, Westchester & Lancaster Counties)

Click HERE to learn more!

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BENEFITS, FINANCIAL AID/PLANNING & AGENCY RESOURCES

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BENEFITS, FINANCIAL AID/PLANNING & AGENCY RESOURCES

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BENEFIT INFORMATION:

Connecting Students and Families to Benefits Counseling Padlet (4/28/2026)

Benefits Counseling Toolkit

*Explore different types of available benefits, what is benefits counseling, steps to take to get benefits counseling, important information to know about benefits counseling, information about retaining benefits while working and links to resources to further explore benefits counseling.

Abby Care

If you are caring for your loved one with disabilities, you may qualify for the family HHA program via PA Medicaid.

Informational Flyer

FINANCIAL AID/PLANNING:
*Financial Aid Guide (Class of 2024)*

PA ABLE Savings Program Account gives individuals with qualified disabilities (Eligible Individuals), and their families and friends a tax-free way to save for a wide range of disability-related expenses while maintaining government benefits.

PA ABLE Toolkit

Achieva Family Trust

--Charitable Residual Account (provides supplemental supports and services for children and adults with disabilities and a demonstrated need)

StudyMoney.us

Financial Reality Series Padlet

AGENCY INFORMATION:
County Services Recording & Important Links

Office of Developmental Programs (Students with Intellectual Disabilities & Autism)

Video

MYODP Website

Gold Book

ODS (Office of Developmental Supports) Fact Sheets

HCSIS Services and Supports Directory

Office of Long-Term Living (Students with Significant and/or Physical Disabilities)

Department of Human Services

Vocational Rehabilitation Services Guide

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TRANSITION:
ASERT-Supporting the Autism Community throughout PA

Autism Guide (Supports/Resources for ALL Counties)

Autism Society (Greater Harrisburg Area)

Berks County Transition Coordinating Council Website

Capital Area IU #15 Secondary Transition Resources (Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, & Northern York Counties)

Careers in the Arts Toolkit

*Online resource promoting equity, acces, and inclusion for people with disabilities seeking careers in the arts.

Dauphin County-Where to Go for Help!

Experience the Employment Connection Road Map of Services

Guideposts for Success: Framework for Families Preparing Youth for Adulthood

Liberty Resources (Philadelphia)

NTACT: Self Determination Resources

Neurodiverse Network

PACER's National Parent Center on Transition and Employment

PA Council on Cyber Transition-Spring 2022 Resources

-Includes Agency Info, Career Resources, College Resources, Person-Centered Planning Info, Additional PA Council Webinars, Free Webinars and Transition Planning Resources!

PA Planning for the Future Transition Checklist (2024)

**Includes Statewide Agency and Resource Links

PA Secondary Transition Website

PA Secondary Transition: Connecting for Employment Training Series

PA Secondary Transition Roadmap

PaTTAN Family Engagement Website

PAsmart

Vision for Equality

PA Transition Tidbits Newsletters 25-26 SY:

*Includes resources and events.

July

August

September

October

November

December

January

February

March

Person-Centered Planning

Philadelphia Transition Council

The Arc: Build Your Future Plan Online Tool

Transition Discoveries Website

Transition Resource Guide for Students with Disabilities

Transition Tennessee Family Resources

Youth MOVE PA (Advocacy organization dedicated to eliminating stigma surrounding mental health)

EVENT RECORDINGS (Open to ALL)
The ARC Center for Future Planning Webinars

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

Ms. Laura Budd

Assistant Dir of Special Education

laura.budd@padistance.org

1-888-997-3352 ext 209