Ensuring students with disabilities reach their goals and maximize their potential as contributing members of their community.
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Planning for the Future Checklist
Step by Step Guide Every student is different and should have their own individualized transition plan. The PA Planning for the Future Transition Checklist is intended as a resource for students (with support from their families, schools, and supporting agency professionals) to review and help provide information and suggestions to guide the transition process.
PA Able
A PA ABLE Savings Program account gives individuals with qualified disabilities and their families a tax-free way to save for a wide range of disability-related expenses, while maintaining important benefits. The state and federal tax-free investment options are offered to encourage eligible individuals and their families to save private funds to support health, independence, and quality of life. Individuals can use ABLE funds for a wide variety of eligible expenses.
November 26, 2024 Meeting
OVR Reprioritization Q&A
LifeCourse Framework
Thank you Candida Walton from the Office of Developmental Programs for presenting about the LifeCourse Framework
Resources:
Council Committees
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Youth Transition Conference Planning
Meeting Recording
October 2, 2024 Meeting
Community Living
Presented by Transitional Options
January 9, 2024
Bender Mentoring Initiative
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December 13, 2022 Council Meeting
Meeting Recording
Information from Paula Teacher
Information from RCW
October 11, 2022 Transition Council Meeting: Preparing Youth for the Workforce
Event Recording
Hear from representatives from PA Career Link, Private Industry Council and the Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board
Private Industry Council
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Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Education 101
Chapter 3: OVR 101
Chapter 4: ODP 101
Chapter 5: Putting it all together
Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Resources
A quick guide to the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and services for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability, Autism, and Children with a Developmental Disability in Pennsylvania
Find information about enrollment, eligibility and the documentation required in accessing services and supports from ODP
Department of Human Services office overview and resources
Resources from
September 14, 2021
Council Event
The goal of ASERT collaborative is to provide streamlined access to information to Pennsylvanians living with autism.
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Toll Ahead
October 26, 2021
Informational session on funding supports and services for individuals with a disability.
RIHS provides intake and eligibility services for Westmoreland County's Developmental Services Program to individuals birth through adulthood, with a diagnosis of intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, or developmental disabilities 0 to 8 years of age
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