March
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 6:30-8:30 PM: PA Family Network presents: Using the LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve-Part 1
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to: Identify service/supports so your loved one can live an Everyday Life. Learn to use the LifeCourse framework and tools to plan for your future
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 6:30-8:00 PM: PA Family Network presents: Using the LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve-Part 2
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to: Identify service/supports so your loved one can live an Everyday Life. Learn to use the LifeCourse framework and tools to plan for your future
Thursday, March 6, 2025: Pennsylvania Technology Summit from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM @ Temple University
Location: Temple University, Howard Gittis Student Center (Temple maps and directions)
The goal of the Summit is to expand the awareness of, and access to, assistive technology and remote technologies in order to build capacity of technology users throughout the Commonwealth.
Who is Invited?
People with disabilities and their families
Direct Supports Providers and professionals working with people with disabilities, such as Direct Care Workers, Direct Support Professionals, Support Service Professionals, Supports Coordinators, Job Coaches, and healthcare professionals
Organizations and Providers who serve people with disabilities
Policymakers, advocates, and allies for people with lived disability experience
Students looking to work in disability-related fields
Anyone interested in technological supports for people with disabilities
Keynote Presenter: Rebekah Taussig, Ph.D.
Four Concurrent Strands
From Advocacy to Action: Policies and Funding for Assistive Technology
Innovative Remote Supports for Everyday Living
Technology for Access and Community Living
Technology Accelerator: Into the Future
Panel Discussion
A panel of technology users will give advice, share their own stories of how technology has helped them, and answer questions.
Vendors
Invited vendors will showcase their services and devices, and share solutions with attendees.
Lunch is provided and cost is free! For more information and registration, click here. Please email Kristy Crocetto at kristy.crocetto@temple.edu or call 215-204-1356 for questions.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 10:00-11:00 AM: Learn about PA ABLE and Work Incentives
Connecting PA ABLE and Work Incentives for People with Disabilities
Experts will explain the PA ABLE Savings Program and Pennsylvania's Work Incentive Programs.
The PA ABLE Savings Program gives individuals with qualified disabilities a tax-free way to save for a wide range of disability-related expenses while maintaining important benefits.
Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA), often referred to as benefits counseling, is an essential service to promote and support the employment of people with disabilities who receive SSA benefits. This webinar will offer an overview of WIPA's individualized work incentives planning, which can assist individuals to make informed choices about work.
If you require accommodations to participate in this webinar, please contact us at info@paable.gov.
Friday, March 14, 2025, from 12:00-2:00PM: PA Family Network presents: Transitions Through the Lifespan
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to:
Obtain information and identify services, supports, and resources
Utilize the LifeCourse Framework to plan for transitions in early childhood, school age, high school, adulthood, aging, and through medical transitions
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: PA Family Network presents: Waiver Basics- Part 1
Join the PA Family Network in this 2-part workshop to learn how waivers can support your loved one.
Target Audience: Families with individuals just entering the system
Address the importance of having a vision of your loved one’s needs to live a good life
Basic information of how to register, apply and access waiver services
Individual Supports Plan (ISP) Basics
Registration link
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 12:00-1:00 PM: 1847 Financial Special Needs Planning Team Presents: Lunch & Learn with National Care Advisors
Join us as we host National Care Advisor's Regional Account Manager, A.J. Miller, to present on how NCA can help our families obtain their best quality of life! Change is a constant part of life. Typically, we find parents are frustrated navigating life events such as the following:
Establishing a team of special needs advisors, attorneys & healthcare advocacy
Quality of life plan
Living situations, in home vs. out of home
Cost considerations, including: capacity for independence, custodial care, supplies, housing, maintaining lifestyle, transportation
Registration link
Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 12:00-2:00 PM: PA Family Network presents: Advanced Waiver Workshop- Part 1
Join the PA Family Network Advisors in this 2-part workshop which will expand in more detail what was presented in the Waiver Basics Workshops and how waivers can support your loved one.
Learn more about the various services defined under waivers and some of their limits, requirements, and options
Guide participants on researching waivers, utilizing resources and understanding your rights and responsibilities
Discussion of the various waiver document Appendices, Due Process, Fair Hearing and More
Advance registration required
Friday, March 21, 2025, from 12:00-2:00 PM: PA Family Network presents: Advanced Waiver Workshop- Part 2
Join the PA Family Network Advisors in this 2-part workshop which will expand in more detail what was presented in the Waiver Basics Workshops and how waivers can support your loved one.
Learn more about the various services defined under waivers and some of their limits, requirements, and options
Guide participants on researching waivers, utilizing resources and understanding your rights and responsibilities
Discussion of the various waiver document Appendices, Due Process, Fair Hearing and More
Advance registration required
Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 6:00-9:00 PM: NPPSEA's Knight to Shine Dance
Location: North Penn High School, Senior Cafeteria, Snyder Road Entrance
North Penn Parents Special Education Alliance hosts their annual Knight to Shine dance! Free admission! Raffle tickets and food are available for purchase. All ages! All abilities! Come as you are! Dress in your best and dance like a star!
Event flier; Email nppsea@gmail.com with any questions.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 9:30 AM-2:30 PM: Lehigh Health Matters Conference (presented by the PEAL Center)
Location: DeSales University (2755 Station Ave, Center Valley, PA 18034)
Who: Eastern Pennsylvania Families and Self-Advocates
What: A one-day conference geared toward healthcare and services for children and young people with disabilities and special healthcare needs. This event's featured speakers are Dr. Perri Rosen, a consulting psychologist at the PA Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services at the Department of Human Services in Harrisburg, Dr. Warren Hilton, president of Onondaga Community College, and Perlita Hains, from PA Parent and Family Alliance.
Cost: Free (Parking and Lunch will be included. If you plan to travel by train or bus, or if travel is cost prohibitive, please contact jwhite@pealcenter.org for travel reimbursement information.)
Click here for more information.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: PA Family Network presents: Waiver Basics- Part 2
Join the PA Family Network in this 2-part workshop to learn how waivers can support your loved one.
Target Audience: Families with individuals just entering the system
Individual Supports Plan (ISP) Basics
Overview of waiver services
For those who need more detailed waiver information, please look for our Advanced Waiver Workshop
Registration link
Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 4:30-6:30 PM: PA Family Network presents: Peace of Mind Long-Term Planning
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to: Get information and strategies on handling Long Term Planning* (*Legal or financial advice cannot be offered.)
Identify services/supports so you and your loved one can live a good life
Registration link