Networks for Training & Development
Phone number: 610-935-6624 Email: info@networksfortraining.org
The Arc of the United States
A national organization that promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Affordable Care Act
On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA; P.L. 111-148) into law. One week later, he signed the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152), which made numerous changes to PPACA. The health care reforms in these laws aim to expand coverage to millions of Americans and will require a large number of changes to health insurance products and the regulations that govern them. In the following website, you will be able to find more information on how to enroll, your health insurance options, how to file complaints, among other things.
Pennsylvania Waiting List Campaign
PA Waiting List Campaign addresses the systemic problem of individuals with intellectual disabilities on waiting lists in PA. PAWL educates families, government officials, the public and the legislators about the impact of waiting lists on the health, safety and welfare of people with intellectual disabilities.
Maryland Waiting List Campaign
The following article explains the End the Wait Now! Campaign in Maryland: it includes a short history on the Waiting List and a few stories from families that have been affected.
Education Planner
EducationPlanner is a career and college planning website, it provides practical and easy-to-understand advice to help prepare students for the important decisions they will face in the future.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Online: Pre-Application Instructions
Below is a detailed instruction guide on how to request services, complete and submit the pre-application process for OVR.
Living Safely in the Community
The following is an article written by the PA Family Network Coordinator, Cindy Gifford, about living safely within your community.
Community Living Summit Resources
After a self-advocate summit about Community Living was held in 2018, the Autism Self Advocacy Network put together a list of articles and guides that explain some things you need to know if you are interested in Community Living.