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The Arc Erie County PA
Erie News Now: Housing for Adults with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities
Families and advocates gathered at The Erie County Pennsylvania to address the urgent need for affordable, accessible housing for adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. Parents shared personal stories and called on lawmakers to increase support and reduce barriers to independent living.
YourErie.com: Local Groups Expand Support, Resources for Autism Acceptance Month
For families and individuals, an autism diagnosis can come with a lot of unknowns, which is why awareness is important to understand.
Erie News Now: The Arc of Erie County
Eric McLaughlin, Executive Director of The Arc of Erie County Pennsylvania, visits Erie News Now to talk about services available in Erie County.
Slice of PIE
The Policy Information Exchange brings you the Slice of PIE, an ongoing publication keeping our readers informed about important public policy issues. It is the mission of the Policy Information Exchange to educate and inform Pennsylvanians with disabilities, their families and advocates.
PA to Invest Nearly $10 Million in Transition Services for PA Students with Disabilities
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry's (L&I) Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) recently announced a $9.9 million federal grant to invest in pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities who are preparing for life after high school.
Transition to Employment Conference
Don't Miss the Transition to Employment Conference Sponsored by The Arc Erie County A conference for graduating students, families, transition coordinators, and service coordinators with speakers from Achieva Family Trust and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
January is National Wellness Month
While January is cold in many parts of the country, and we tend to want to stay inside and hibernate until Spring arrives, a better idea is to bundle up with a coat, scarf, hat, and gloves and check out all that nature has to offer during the winter.