Resources: Helpful Links to Services and Supports
The Arc Alliance is dedicated to providing resources and supports to enable individuals the opportunity to become as independent, engaged, and as active in their community as possible. Please take a few moments to investigate the categories and options listed.
The Arc of PA http://thearcpa.org/
Disability Rights PA https://disabilityrightspa.org/
Self Advocates United as 1 https://sau1.org/
The Arc of Chester County http://www.arcofchestercounty.org/services/advocacy/
Access Art-Reach https://www.art-reach.org/access-program/access-philly/
Child Care Works https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/resources/early-learning-child-care/child-care-works.html
Community HealthChoices https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid/chc.html
Compass https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome
HCSIS Service and Supports Directory: https://www.hcsis.state.pa.us/hcsis-ssd/ServicesSupportDirectory/ServicesSupportHome
Heating Assistance (LIHEAP) https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/resources/liheap.html
MyODP https://www.myodp.org/
PA Bureau of Autism https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/departments-offices/odp-info/odp-bureau-autism-services.html
PA Homeowner Assistance Fund (PAHAF) https://pahaf.org/
PA Office of Aging https://www.aging.pa.gov/aging-services/Pages/default.aspx
Self-Determination Housing of Pennsylvania https://www.inglis.org/programs-and-services/inglis-community-services/self-determination-housing-of-pennsylvania-sdhp
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/resources/snap.html
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/
American Red Cross ASL Safety and Preparedness https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/asl-disaster-resources/safety-and-preparedness.html
Deaf-Hearing Communication Centre, Inc. (DHCC) https://dhcc.org/
Department of Labor & Industry: Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/bbvs/Pages/default.aspx
Department of Labor & Industry: Office for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/odhh/Pages/default.aspx
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center https://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/ndec/
PAHrtners Deaf Services https://pahrtners.com/
TechOwl iCanConnect https://techowlpa.org/deafblind-services/
Autism Navigator https://autismnavigator.com/
Baby Sign Language https://babysignlanguage.com/
Emotional Growth Products https://slumberkins.com/
Mommy Speech Therapy http://mommyspeechtherapy.com/
Pediatric Braces http://cascadedafo.com/
Pediatric Feeding https://www.feedingmatters.org
Pediatric Orthotics https://surestep.net/
Speech Therapy https://www.speechsisters.com/links
Strengths-Based Development https://www.candokiddo.com/
Tummy Time https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/reduce-risk/tummy-time
Vision Development https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/baby-vision-development-first-year
Dream Partnership http://dreampartnership.org/
PA Secondary Transition Guide https://pasecondarytransition.com/
The Peal Center http://pealcenter.org/
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network http://www.pattan.net/
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation http://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/ovr/Pages/default.aspx
State Employment Leadership Network http://www.selnhub.org/home
Networks for Training and Development https://www.networksfortraining.org/
Asert PA Autism https://paautism.org/
Center for Indepenent Living (CIL) https://pasilc.org/
Driver Rehab Program https://www.mainlinehealth.org/specialties/rehab-driver-rehab-program
Easter Seals https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/
Healthy Relationships Curriculum https://healthyrelationshipscurriculum.org/lessons/
Library of Accessible Media https://mylamp.org/
Lifecourse Online https://www.lifecourseonline.com/
My ODP Podcast https://www.myodp.org/mod/data/view.php?id=28133 (then click “Enter as a guest”)
PA Families Inc http://pafamiliesinc.org/
Parent to Parent of PA https://www.parenttoparent.org/
The Arc ‘Virtual Library Program’ https://programlibrary.thearc.org/browse
CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/resources/chip.html
County Assistance Office Locations https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/contact/cao-information.html
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/resources/erap.html
Home Energy/Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/resources/liheap.html
National Benefits https://www.benefits.gov/
PA ABLE Savings Program https://www.paable.gov/
PA Benefits https://www.compass.dhs.pa.gov/home/#/
Social Security https://www.ssa.gov/
Achieva- Charitable Residual Account https://www.achieva.info/family-trust/charitable-residual-account
ACT-SOS Program https://www.act-today.org/our-funds/autism-care-today-sos/
ACT-Today https://www.act-today.org/apply-for-grant/
Association of Blind Citizens https://blindcitizens.org/assistive-technology-fund/
Aubrey Rose Foundation https://aubreyrose.org/financial-assistance-for-families/
Bill Pay Assistance http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/
Brian J. Wittig Memorial Enrichment Fund https://www.epdsc.net/our-programs/brian-j-wittig-enrichment-memorial-fund/
Brighter Journeys https://www.brighterjourneys.net/grant-application
Cerner Charitable Foundation https://www.cernercharitablefoundation.org/request-funding
Challenged Athletes Foundation https://www.challengedathletes.org/grants/
Different Needz Foundation http://www.differentneedzfoundation.org/
Emily Ann Griffin Foundation https://eagf.org/
Fred’s Footsteps https://fredsfootsteps.org/our-program/
Giving Angels Foundation https://givingangelsfoundation.org/apply-for-help/
Help A Little One (H.A.L.O.) Foundation https://www.halo.org/request
Justin Hope Foundation https://www.justinhope.org/award-application.html
Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund https://dolanfund.org/
Marty Lyons Foundation https://martylyonsfoundation.org/
Mitzvah Circle Foundation https://mitzvahcircle.org/
My Gym Foundation https://www.mygymfoundation.org/apply-for-a-gift/
Patches of Light https://www.patchesoflight.org/assistance
Sunshine Foundation https://sunshinefoundation.org/
Travelers Protective Association (TPA) https://www.tpahq.org/tpa-hearing-trust/apply/
Information can be found here: https://thearcalliance.org/food/
Disability Rights Pennsylvania https://www.disabilityrightspa.org/
Juvenile Law Center http://jlc.org/
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA http://lasp.org/
Legal Clinic for the Disabled https://lcdphila.org/
McAndrews Law http://mcandrewslaw.com/practice-areas/special-education/
PA Health Law Project http://www.phlp.org/
COVID Initiatives https://thearcpa.org/healthcare-initiatives/
Department of Human Services https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA
Early & Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/benefits/early-and-periodic-screening-diagnostic-and-treatment/index.html
Mental Health Association in PA https://mhapa.org/
Mental Health Crisis Intervention https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Pages/Crisis-Intervention.aspx
National Alliance on Mental Illness https://nami.org/Find-Your-Local-NAMI/Affiliate/Programs?state=PA
Philadelphia Coordinated Health Care https://www.pchc.org/
Accessia Health https://accessiahealth.org/financial-assistance/
Avon Grove Lions Club https://www.aglions.com/
Chariots4Hope https://chariots4hope.org/
Dental Lifeline Network https://dentallifeline.org/pennsylvania/
HealthWell Foundation https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/patients/
Humanitarian Foundation Grottoes of North America https://www.hfgrotto.org/programs
Miracle-Ear Foundation https://www.miracle-ear.com/miracle-ear-foundation
PAN Foundation https://www.panfoundation.org/get-help/apply-for-assistance/
Special Kids Fund https://specialkidsfund.org/
Starkey Hearing Foundation https://www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org/
The Assistance Fund https://tafcares.org/
The Hike Fund https://thehikefund.org/
United Healthcare Children’s Foundation https://www.uhccf.org/
DHS Reporting Abuse and Fraud: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/KeepKidsSafe/Pages/Report-Abuse.aspx
National Organization for Victim’s Assistance: http://www.trynova.org/
Victim’s Services Center: https://www.pccd.pa.gov/Victim-Services/Pages/default.aspx
IF I NEED HELP: https://ifineedhelp.org/
National Autism Association (NAA): nationalautismassociation.org
PA Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF): https://patf.us/
Temple’s Tech Owl: https://techowlpa.org/service-for-a-person/
Barta: https://www.bartabus.com/red-rose-access/what-is-special-services
Bux-Mont: http://www.buxmonttrans.com/
Septa Access:https://wwww.septa.org/access/
Septa: http://www.septa.org/
TransNet: http://www.suburbantransit.org/
Social & Support Groups
https://www.bestbuddies.org/pennsylvania/friendship
Fosters individualized friendships for people with and without an IDD diagnosis, with chapters for middle school, high school, college, and adults.
https://www.facebook.com/GraspPhilly/
A friendly, supportive virtual meeting group for adults ages 18 and older who are diagnosed with autism.
https://www.makingfriendssocialgroup.com/
Offers social strategies for children pre-K through 5th grade diagnosed with ADHD, social anxiety, and language disorder.
https://ourcommunitycup.com/
A welcoming place for all people, offering activities like open mic and games.
https://youthmovepa.wildapricot.org/Thrive-for-Hope/
A virtual, drop-in support group for young adults ages 16-29.
https://www.familiesccanphilly.org/services-programs
Supports families through resource meetings, virtual workshops, service navigation, and more.
https://www.jchai.org/
Free, virtual support group for parents/caregivers of adults (17+) with disabilities.
https://www.parenttoparent.org/
Matches a parent to a “mentor” parent to act as a peer support person.