Resources
Community Agencies and Support Groups
Autism Resource Center at Lancaster Public Library
125 North Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: 717-394-2651
The Autism Resource Center at Lancaster Public Library a welcoming and comfortable environment for individuals with Autism and their families, teachers, and therapeutic support specialists. The center has hundreds of print, audio, and video materials on the subject of Autism for use both in the library and at home.
Follow this link for more info
The Arc of Lancaster County
630 Janet Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-394-5251
http://thearcoflancasterco.org
Central PA Down Syndrome Awareness Group
175 Briarwood Lane
Carlisle, PA 17015
717-218-0242
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Family grants/funding: Provide funds to families that aid in promoting personal development of individuals with Down syndrome (these funds will be granted on an individual request basis for camps, horseback riding, educational tools, etc.)
Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome (D.A.D.S.)
An organization that assists and supports, through fellowship and action, the fathers and families of individuals with Down syndrome. The Lancaster D.A.D.S. group meets for dinner on the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Marco, 717-799-7423
Jeryl, 717-449-0841
National organization website: http://www.dadsnational.org/
IU13
Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 helps shape the future by preparing learners of all ages to reach their full potential as students, family members, workers, and citizens.
Lancaster County MH/MR/EI Program
Administration Office
150 North Queen Street, Suite 300
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-299-8021
PaTTAN (Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network)
Supports the efforts and initiatives of the Bureau of Special Education and builds the capacities of local educational agencies who serve students who receive special education services.
Pennsylvania’s Education for All Coalition
Partnership of parents, educators, and professionals for Inclusive Education for all children. Harrisburg area chapter forming now!
P.O. Box 263
Norwood, PA 19074
http://paedforall.org/
SibNet and SibKids
Communities where young and adult brothers and sisters share information and discuss issues of common interest.
United Disabilities Services
To Advance the Independence of People with Disabilities.
UDS offers many programs one of which is their Challenger Football, available to those age 5 - 25. Usually held from August through October yearly, please contact Jeremy Tearpock (717) 808-9642 for more information about this program.
http://www.udservices.org/default.asp
United Support Group
Provides support services to increase independence for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through choice, integrated socialization, and involvement in the Lancaster County Community.
Hinkle, Fingles & Prior
Attorneys at Law
Representing people with disabilities and their familes since 1974
Special Education - Adult Services - Guardianship - Special Needs Trust - Health Care - Elder Law - Transition & Higher Education - Estate Planning & Administration
West Shore Parents’ Support Network
Provides a positive environment were parents come together.
Christian Life Assembly Room 323
2645 Lisburn Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Lisa, 717-938-2344
Sue, 717-766-8705
Medical
Children's Hospital Boston
The Down Syndrome Program at Children's Hospital Boston has been recording a series lectures. These Webinars have now all been archived on our web page and are available for FREE viewing by any parent or professional:
http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site2845/mainpageS2845P5.html
Topics include:
Jemison Family Chiropractic
Massage and adjustments, all in one location. Very kind and family friendly. Have helped with congestion, digestion, bowel movement issues, etc.
717-291-2233
Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center of Lancaster County
Offers a variety of family services. Call or email for more info.
625 Community Way
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-393-0425
www.schreiberpediatric.org
Trella Dubetz, BFA, CMT
cranial sacral treatment, excellent for children with DS.
717-468-7523
The Trisomy 21 Program
The Trisomy 21 Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia assesses the developmental, behavioral, and health needs of children and young adults with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome).
http://www.chop.edu/service/trisomy-21/home.html
Rehabilitation
Ephrata Area Rehab Center
EARS opened in November 1970 to train mentally disabled individuals to become productive and contributing members of the community.
S. June Smith Center
The S. June Smith Center supports children with developmental needs through education, therapeutic services, and family-centered programming. It also provides Miracles in Motion and S.P.L.A.S.H. (Sound Play and Language Awareness Story Hour) for children ages 2 and 3 of all abilities. They also have a resource library.
717-299-4829
http://www.sjunesmith.org
Enrichment and Recreation
Aaron’s Acres
Provides year round recreational programs for the child with special needs.
Risa Paskoff, Director, 717-917-6101
Brethren Church (on Fruitville Pike)
Free toddler gym and circle time.
717-569-5011
Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church (next to fairgrounds)
Free toddler gym and music time, Wednesday mornings at 9:30.
717-367-2626
Joni and Friends
Saturday respite care (once monthly), spa day for women in the spring, summer camp for the family.
717-509-6170
Kindermusic
Music class for all children, wonderful hands-on activities, take home materials.
Patty Light, 717-569-0929
Mindful Yoga
For children, adults, and families.
Christen Cascio, 717-299-0891
Special Olympics
Special Olympics of Lancaster County is a year-round sports training and competition program for individuals from ages 6 and up with intellectual disabilities.
717-299-2930
http://specialolympicslancastercounty.com/
Upcoming Events
- D.A.D.S.
Sat, Feb 18 - Incude Me From The Start Clinic
Sat, Feb 18,
09:00AM - 11:00AM - Pennsylvania Department of Education Annual Conference
Wed, Feb 29
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