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from Chester County Department of MH/IDD
"What Would You Like To Do?"
The Question to Ask for Community Integration
Getting involved in one's community usually begins with simple questions about the person's interests, desires, goals or strengths. Sally Harpold, a program specialist atDevelopment Enterprises Corporation (DEC) in Norristown, says she usually starts by asking program participants a simple question: "What would you like to do?" The varied responses, Harpold noted, have led them in a number of directions and created new opportunities.
DEC is a provider of vocational and rehabilitation services for individuals with intellectual disability. Among the many ways their participants integrate in their communities are volunteering in local soup kitchens and active older adult centers, to visiting the local libraries and taking a cooking class at Pottstown Hospital, pictured below. Harpold said a person on their staff had connections with the hospital cafeteria and reached out to the chef to ask about a cooking class. Photos of the class are courtesy of Tammie Reimer, DEC Director.
Chester County Intermediate Unit, Downingtown, PA
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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and Chester County is recognizing the observance with an array of activities throughout May. Check the MHIDD website for Mental Health Month Activities and use #4mind4body to post your Mental Health Month activities and images.
The 47th Annual Down Syndrome Convention in Pittsburgh
Find out about this comprehensive, international conference for families and professionals to be held June 27-30, 2019 in Pittsburgh, PA.
NEW DAYTIME Parent Support Group for Parents/Caregiversof Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Join with your phone, computer or tablet to connect with parents/caregivers from around the world on the
4th Monday of each month from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training
For the next several months, we will feature a page of resources for families aimed at personal safety. Pages may be downloaded and printed with links. This month,
Coping Strategies for Caregivers/Parents.
For more information, visit the website PAAutism.org
Announcement from the PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
The PA State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation has a proposed Amendment to close all categories to the Order of Selection of Vocational Rehabilitation Services portion of the Commonwealth's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act combined State Plan.
Public comments are due by June 4, 2019 and should be emailed to:
OVRFeedback@pa.gov, with "OOS closing all categories" in the subject line.
Resources, Training and
Job Opportunities
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