Many seniors develop diverse disabilities that can impair how and where they live. There are also those who have lived with a disability through adulthood, causing existing issues to compound in aging and affecting suitable housing and care options. Often,…
Helpful legal help guide for Philadelphians. Available in English and Spanish.
In this workshop, members of Helping Hands Family’s (HHF) clinical team will introduce families and caretakers to the standards of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.
This training will empower caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with practical strategies and tools to effectively manage their own emotions and responses during their child's outbursts and meltdowns. Jennie is the Clinical Director and BCBA for ABA Centers of Pennsylvania. She earned her Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism. Jennie has been working with the special needs community for about 10 years, and specifically in ABA for the last 5.
A free comprehensive guide which provides essential information, tips, and resources to support deaf and hard of hearing students in pursuing their higher education goals.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Division of Maternal, Child, and Family Health partnered with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities to create a video resource on systems navigation for Philadelphia residents with disabilities and their families.
The Gold Book is intended to be a comprehensive guide for families as they enter and navigate the ODP service system. The service system that is supported by ODP is varied and vast. For those new to the system, it can feel overwhelming. For individuals and families new to the system or for anyone interested in navigating ODP, The Gold Book is intended to be a guide to the system.