with registration information.
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Belonging - The Art of Friendship
The Networks for Training and Development, Inc. is offering this important workshop for families. Al Condeluci, PhD, will discuss relationships, how friendships can be developed, and the impact of social capital in our lives.
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An Invisible Disability
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Event
Come learn about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder,
new research, best practices, information about training
& resources.
Friday, June 8
8:00 AM (registration) 12:30 PM
Government Services Center, West Chester
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Community Champions Recognized
for Custom Devices
In March, KenCrest services recognized a group of industrious residents from the Hershey's Mill community for their work on an adaptive design project, creating customized devices for children with disabilities.
Julie Daly, Clinical Coordinator for Infant/Toddler Programs at KenCrest, nominated the group from Hershey’s Mill, explaining the devices created by the group have been life-changing for the youngsters who need them. Because they are made of lightweight composite cardboard material, the devices, such as wheelchair trays or seats, are portable, much less expensive than other medical devices, and may be produced quickly.
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What's your vision of a good life?
We all want to live a good life. We all want to live, love, work, play and pursue our dreams.
Charting the LifeCourse is a framework to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for a good life and then develop a plan to make it happen. The LifeCourse toolkit is available at no cost online.
Darcy Elks, Family Advisor with the PA Family Network, is available to meet with families and individuals charting their LifeCourse. Contact her at
darcyelks@aol.com
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Pennhurst Marker
Anniversary
by J. Gregory Pirmann
Last month was the eighth anniversary of the unveiling of the historic marker commemorating the people of Pennhurst and the significant role played by the facility in the disability rights movement.
The marker is located on PA Route 724, near its intersection with Bridge Street in Spring City. This was the first historic plaque erected in Pennsylvania marking the existence of a facility that served people with intellectual disabilities.
Read more
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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
Each May, communities across the country recognize National Mental Health Month with education and awareness campaigns. In 2018, the focus is on the connection between physical and mental health . For example, did you know...
- Stress as a huge impact on our lives. Research shows that stress is closely linked with high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity.
- There is a real brain-gut connection. Not only are our guts sensitive to emotions like anger, anxiety, sadness and joy, our brains can also react to signals from our stomachs. All the more reason to eat a balanced diet.
- Living a healthy lifestyle isn't always easy, but gradually making small changes and building on those successes goes a long way!
- Take the #4mind4body challenge by focusing on whole health and lifestyle choices. Learn more at Mental Health America.
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Check out a New App for Wheelchair Accessible Transit Routes
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Resources, Training, Opportunities
The PEAL Center
is a one-stop resource for disability information and referral in PA.
Refer Web
- Chester County's source for human services
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Chester County Department of Mental Health / Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA
Chester County Commissioners
Administrator: Linda Cox
Deputy Administrator: Bridget Thrash
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