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How Recreation Improves Transition Outcomes

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How Recreation Improves Transition Outcomes

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How Recreation Improves Transition Outcomes

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“How to leverage recreation for transition goals?” Transition Made Easier, parent info sessions

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Fun, community, and connection matter, that’s why on 5/12 we’re talking all things Recreation. Discover recreational supports and opportunities that help you…

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Building Safety and Independence for Students with Disabilities

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Keeping the Job: What Happens After They’re Hired?

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Keeping the Job: What Happens After they're Hired?

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Keeping the Job: What Happens After they're Hired?

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AHEDD (Benefits Counseling in Western PA)

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AHEDD (Benefits Counseling in Western PA)

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Confused about benefits & work? Get FREE help! Understand how work affects Social Security & healthcare (SSI/SSDI).

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Disability Rights PA (Benefits Counseling in Philly)

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Disability Rights PA (Benefits Counseling in Philly)

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Goodwill Keystone (Eastern PA Benefits Counseling)

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Goodwill Keystone (Eastern PA Benefits Counseling)

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By default, the search below will find all Employment Networks (EN) serving the ZIP code you provide. You can choose to change the type of service providers to any combination of Employment Network, State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Agency, Benefits Counseling (WIPA), and Legal Services (PABSS).

Additionally, you have the option to change from both in-person and virtual providers to either virtual providers or in-person providers located within the specified radius.

Note: You do not need to receive in-person services to participate in the Ticket to Work (Ticket) program. Many service providers can provide employment support services virtually, over the phone or internet.

The Employment Network Benefit Counseling services entities listed on this site are not controlled or affiliated with the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSA does not endorse, or assume liability or responsibility for, the services or actions of any of the agents, employees, representatives or owners of the businesses, entities, or individuals who offer benefit counseling listed on this site. You should use your best judgment in determining whether it is in your best interest to use the services offered at the terms offered. Any relationship or agreement you enter into for benefit counseling between you and any of these entities will not involve SSA.

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Search for a Ticket to Work service provider to help you on your path to work.

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Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation | The official nonprofit partner for the Pennsylvania state parks and forests

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Outdoors For Everyone | Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation

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NAA’s Big Red Safety Box® | National Autism Association

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Find more information a WIPA Certified Counselor

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Meet Your Employment Team | Choose Work! - Ticket to Work - Social Security

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The Pennsylvania ABLE Savings Program (PA ABLE) is an extraordinary, new, low-cost saving vehicle that gives people with disabilities and their families a tax-free way to save for disability-related expenses while maintaining government benefits. Federal and state law authorized the creation of PA ABLE accounts.

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Frequently Asked Questions - ABLE National Resource Center

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Frequently Asked Questions ABLE History and Background General Eligibility Medical Criteria, Certifications and Improvement Enrollment Contributions Qualified Disability Expenses Other Considerations ABLE History and Background For more information on this topic, please visit our History of the ABLE Act and About ABLE Accounts website pages. General For more information on this topic, please visit our ABLE Basics/General Tools. Eligibility For more information on this topic, please visit Step 2 on the Roadmap to Enrollment: Eligibility. Medical Criteria, Certifications and Improvement Enrollment For more information on this topic, please visit Step 4 on the Roadmap to Enrollment: How Do I Open...Read More »

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Both public and private colleges and universities must provide equal access to postsecondary education for students with disabilities. Title II of the ADA covers publicly-funded universities,

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Association on Higher Education and Disability

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Association on Higher Education and Disability

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Since 1977, AHEAD has offered an unparalleled member experience to disability resource professionals, student affairs personnel, ADA coordinators, diversity officers, AT/IT staff, faculty and other instructional personnel, and colleagues who are invested in creating welcoming higher education experiences for disabled individuals. Informed by its diverse membership, AHEAD

delivers exceptional professional development opportunities through conferences, workshops, webinars, publications, and consultation;

fosters community and member networking;

informs members of emerging issues relevant to disability and higher education in the legislative and regulatory spheres; and

disseminates data, promotes research, and furthers evidence-based practice.

AHEAD boasts a membership of over 5,000, representing all 50 states and over 10 countries. In addition to its direct memberships, AHEAD has formal partnerships with 37 Regional Affiliates and numerous professional organizations. AHEAD members are actively engaged in service provision, consultation and training, and policy development on their campuses and promote accessibility across the field of higher education and beyond.

Non Discrimination Statement

AHEAD supports a climate of inclusion, respect, access, civility, and equity. AHEAD rejects all forms of intolerance and discriminatory conduct with respect to diversity, specifically: disability, ethnicity, race, gender, gender identity and its expression, marital status, family structure, language, sexual orientation, geographic area, religion, political perspective, age, veteran status, socioeconomic status, and other underrepresented areas.

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Overview - AHEAD - Association on Higher Education And Disability

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AHEAD is the leading professional membership association for individuals committed to equity for persons with disabilities in higher education.

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National Center for College Students with Disabilities

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National Center for College Students with Disabilities

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PA Inclusive Higher Education Consortium

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PA Inclusive Higher Education Consortium

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Welcome to The Arc Northeastern Pennsylvania

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Please meet Miss Sara Wolff… How I started in Self-Advocacy! Introducing my new Contact information and title:

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ASAN November Newsletter Dear friend, As we've begun wrapping up the year, we're still hard at work here at ASAN! We've celebrated self-advocacy and looked back at the work we've done this year, and we've continued to work on the issues to come! Earlier this month, we celebrated ASAN's birthday at our 2023 ASAN Gala,...

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The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a national grassroots disability rights organization run by and for Autistic Americans, advocating for systems change and ensuring that the voices of Autistic people are heard in policy debates and the halls of power. Our staff work to educate communities and improve public perceptions of autism. As a 501(c)(3)...

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ASAN October Newsletter Dear friend, It's the most boo-tiful time of year, but we're still fighting some of the scariest things our community deals with, like discriminatory health care systems, subminimum wage, and lack of supports. Here's what we've been working on this month. In September, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...

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The Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN) Connecting a network that is led and driven by inclusive youth organizations and young adults with and without disabilities across Pennsylvania! Hot TopicMarch 2025 Featured SpeakerMarch 2025 There’s no better way to be part of your community than through volunteering! This month, we’re diving into the well-known phenomenon of […]

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Self Advocates United as 1 is a group of people who envision a world where people with developmental disabilities and their families are united and empowered.

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Example of a Specialized Transition Skills Checklist

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Example of a Specialized Transition Skills Checklist

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Understanding the Memorandum: OVR and BSE Working Together as One

This series will overview the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement between the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and the Bureau of Special Education (BSE) pertaining to the provision of secondary transition services for students with disabilities. Throughout the series, participants will be introduced to tools for collaboration between OVR, BSE, Local Education Agencies (LEAs), youth, and families.

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PA Transition Resources: Take a step ahead in Secondary Transition

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Ready to make a difference with the world's strongest & effective secondary transition plan? Get a step ahead with PA Transition to shape bright future for independent living.

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Disability Rights PA- Transition to Adulthood Guide

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Disability Rights PA- Transition to Adulthood Guide

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Networking and Social Capital Transition Session

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Here you will find curated resources on some of the most critical topics in inclusive postsecondary education. Each page features selected key resources, a link to additional resources we have on the topic in our Resource Library, related external links and Frequently Asked Questions on the topic.

Click any state on the map to see information on activities related to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability (ID) in that state. If there are policies and/or legislation related to postsecondary education for students with ID, we provide a link to that policy/legislation. If there is a statewide organization for inclusive PSE in your state, a link to information about that organization is provided. We also include contact information for someone in the state who can talk to you about postsecondary education for students with ID.

Think College is dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving inclusive higher education options for people with intellectual disability. We conduct and extend our work through several specific grant funded projects. Click the project logo to learn more about that project and its key activities, staff and resources.

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Think College is a national initiative dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving research and practice in inclusive higher education for students with intellectual disability. It is based at the Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston.

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Supports Intensity Scale – Adult Version (SIS-A) Learning Resource Center

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The Gold Book is a resource for understanding the Office of Developmental Programs.

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Careers and Career Information - CareerOneStop

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Include Me (@includemepa)

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Include Me (@includemepa) on TikTok | 890 Likes. 46 Followers. We aim to develop, support, and enhance disability inclusive practices in PA.Watch the latest video from Include Me (@includemepa).

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ALLENTOWN
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
45 N. Fourth Street
Allentown, PA 18102
610-821-6441 Voice
800-922-9536* Voice
888-377-9207* TTY

Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton

ALTOONA
Blindness & Visual Services
1130 12th Ave., Suite 300
Altoona, PA 16601
814-946-7330 Voice
866-695-7673* Voice
844-242-1060* TTY

Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Somerset, Union

ERIE
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
3200 Lovell Place
Erie, PA 16503
814-871-4551 Voice
814-871-4535 TTY
800-541-0721* Voice
888-217-1710* TTY
814-240-2477 Video Phone

Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, Warren

NEW CASTLE
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
1745 Frew Mill Road, Suite #1
New Castle, PA 16101
724-656-3070 Voice
724-656-3252 TTY
800-442-6379* Voice
888-870-4476* TTY
724-510-0522 Video Phone

Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence

WASHINGTON
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
201 W. Wheeling Street
Washington, PA 15301
724-223-4430 Voice
724-223-4443 TTY
800-442-6367* Voice
866-752-6163* TTY
724-705-0341 Video Phone

Fayette, Greene, Washington

HIRAM G. ANDREWS CENTER
727 Goucher Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-255-8200 Voice
814-255-5873 TTY
800-762-4211* Voice/TTY

OVR CENTRAL OFFICE
Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services
Bureau of Central Operations
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
651 Boas Street, 7th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17121
717-787-5244 Voice
717-787-4885 TTY
800-442-6351* Voice
866-830-7327* TTY

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