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- This organization provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Advocacy: they offer free advocacy services for families and individuals in Mercer County, including support navigating special education, understanding rights to a free and appropriate public education, determining eligibility, and preparing for individualized education programs (IEPs).Special Needs Planning: The Arc can provide helpful information to families and caregivers, covering…
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- This is an organization that promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They serve individuals of all ages, providing various programs and services. They provide advocacy for everyone, but they can't go into hearings for education. They will help with IEP, and help parents understand their rights. They also provide training for parents and…
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- This organization advocates with and for all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Advocacy: for individuals with I/DD, or any family member/friends of someone with I/DD, advocates are available to support. Adult advocates link individuals/families with I/DD to service providers that fit their specific needs. They also offer advice and tips on accessing and navigating…
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- Employment, Housing, Intellectual/Developmental Disability/Autism Services, Mental Health
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- This organization provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are located in Washington County, but some services are offered across county lines. Advocacy Program: provides free support, guidance, and assistance to individuals and their families to receive the level of services needed. They promote self-advocacy, holding a meeting the 4th Thursday of every month from 5-6:30pm and…
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- This is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families in York and Adams counties. After School Options: for families that require after-school care for their teenage children with intellectual and other disabilities, this program operates from 2:30-6pm at the Luther Memorial Church in York County. Application form: https://thearcyorkadams.org/wp-content/uploads/APPLICATION_FOR_AFTER_SCHOOL_PROGRAM_2024-2025-2.pdf Camp Pennwood: offers…
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- This is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families in York and Adams counties. Agency with Choice Program: a participant-directed service that provides individuals and families with the opportunity to share in managing support. This program allows individuals and their families to recruit, select, and manage their own support staff, while…
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- Employment, Intellectual/Developmental Disability/Autism Services
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- This is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families in York and Adams counties. Supported Employment Program: supported employment staff work together with employers and job candidates, helping match individuals’ interest and abilities with available job opportunities. They provide one-on-one assistance to the new employee until the individual is working independently,…
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- They also provide a variety of comprehensive treatment programs for individuals and their families. Treatment focuses on communication, interaction, change and transitions, behaviors and responses, social competencies and sensory processing. Their intensive behavioral health services – applied behavior analysis program is for children aged 2-6. Children participate in predetermined structured activities each day that are based upon the goals defined…
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- Intellectual/Developmental Disability/Autism Services
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- Supports Coordination is a case management service for individuals with intellectual disability and/or Autism that helps them access community resources to live safely and independently in McKean County. Services are provided at no cost to eligible individuals who meet IQ, functional deficit, age-of-onset, or Autism criteria. Early Intervention Services is a developmental support program for children birth to age 3…
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- Intellectual/Developmental Disability/Autism Services
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- This is a year-round, on-site therapeutic group program for children and adolescents from 2-20 years of age with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder. The program focuses on developing communication, socialization and play skills in a less intense environment than one-on-one strategies. The program is a combination of behavioral and relationship therapy strategies. Family involvement and service coordination…
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- Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Intellectual/Developmental Disability/Autism Services, Mental Health
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- Supported Housing Program: individuals locate and secure their own apartment while Supported Housing provides the level of support services necessary for the individual to maintain their independence (assistance with transportation, daily living skills, etc.). Psychiatry Services (adult): medical services focused on diagnosing and treating mental health needs. They offer evaluation, diagnosis, and medication to help manage behavioral health symptoms. Though…
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- Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Intellectual/Developmental Disability/Autism Services, Mental Health
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- Assisted Living Program: three-bedroom, ranch style homes, designed to support individuals with a history of mental health concerns. The individuals residing in this program typically have medical needs that require increased monitoring (such as dietary restrictions, additional support for daily hygiene, etc.) The program is staffed 24/7 and all referrals must be made to the York/Adams MH-IDD program. Community Residential…
