Independent Living

Click through the following links for information and resources for living indpendently.

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LCTA/Bus Discount

Fares and Bus Schedules. Shared Ride, a Curb-to-Curb service. Most Shared Ride vehicles are equipped with wheelchair lifts.

REAL ID

REAL IDs are now available to Pennsylvanians who want them. This guide will help you decide if you need a REAL ID, and provide information on what documents you will need and steps you can take to get an optional REAL ID

Obtaining a Birth Certificate

Information on how to obtain your/your childrens birth certificates.

Voter Registration

Register online for a voter's ID card

Recreation

A great guide for day trips, PA history and restaurants

PA Apps

Online drivers and motorcycle guide

Handwashing and Hygiene

This video outlines the FDA Food Code guidelines around proper handwashing in a food service operation. But it is also relevant to CoVid-19.

Reaching Beyond Limits

Day Programming for Adults with Disabilities

Day Development

Day Programming for Adults with Disabilities

Social Security

The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program.

Hygiene

Learn the everyday habits that keep harmful bacteria away from your skin, hair, and teeth. See how good hygiene prevents illnesses and helps you feel calm and confident. Discover other benefits of looking, feeling, and smelling great—especially as you get older!

Grocery Shopping on a Budget

Grocery Shopping on a Budget!!

Emergency Info Registry (Smart 911)

Give 9-1-1 the information they need to help you fast. Once you've signed up for Smart911, first responders will be aware of important information you have provided that will help Police, Fire, and EMS locate and help you in an emergency.

Consumer Credit Counseling

CCCS stands for Consumer Credit Counseling Services. Consumer credit counseling service agencies are Internal Revenue Service 501(c)93) nonprofit organizations that will help you find a workable solution to financial problems. Each CCCS agency offers a common set of services, including financial education, budgeting assistance, and Debt Management Plans.

Cori's Place

Day Programming for Adults with Disabilities

Active Day

Day Programming for Adults with Disabilities

Mental Health Developmental Services (MHDS)

Supports coordination promotes opportunities for persons with intellectual/emotional disabilities and autism to be a part of their communities…enabling valued experiences and life events that promote individual dignity and self determination

CEO

Commission on Economic Opportunity -CEO, a HUD-Approved Comprehensive Counseling Agency, works with renters and homeowners facing housing difficulties. Financial aid is offered to resolve the emergency dependent upon hardship funding availability. Longer-term solutions are developed with the family seeking assistance to promote self-sufficiency. CEO's energy assistance provides financial assistance to individuals and families who are unable to pay fuel bills, have had utilities shut off or are in need of emergency fuel supplies or furnace repairs.

PA Drivers Manual

Online practice testing for getting a driver's license

St. Joseph's Center

Day Programming for Adults with Disabilities

Creating Unlimited Possibilities

Day Programming for Adults with Disabilities

Step by Step

Day Programming for Adults with Disabilities

Self Determination

This module will provide you with a general knowledge of self-determination as well as a framework for providing self-determination instruction to your students. You will learn about high quality curricula and instructional resources to help you support students to become more self-determined.

Working With Families

The goal of this site is to explore some of the unique strengths and challenges encountered when working with families and to provide a framework for supporting collaboration, overcoming barriers, and increasing mutual understanding in parent-professional partnerships.

Virtual Learning for Complex Needs

Providing educational and employment in virtual and distance learning environments for students with complex support needs is extremely challenging. NTACT and partner organizations provide guidance, examples and assistance for transition-focused instruction and other activities for students with complex support needs.

Cents and Sensibility

This manual helps teachers develop relevant lessons and activities for students with and without disabilities on topics such as earning income, saving, and using financial services. PATF also helps Pennsylvanians obtain the assistive technology they need to go to work, be active participants in their communities, and live in their own homes

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