Ambler Area YMCA
1325 McKean Rd.
Ambler, PA 19002
philaymca.org/ambler
The YMCA hosts many programs including summer camp, Ability Teen Nights,
Gymnastics, Swim and Sports classes that are geared to meet the needs of children with
varying abilities and interests.
Access Services
500 Office Center Drive
Suite 100
Fort Washington PA 19034
www.accesservices.org
Access Services is a non Profit Social Service agency. Our service offerings continue to
grow; we are always looking for new ways to support our care recipients. Those
receiving support range from adults and children with developmental disabilities and
their families to individuals with mental illness. All of our programs are communitybased. Ultimately, we seek to help those we serve to become productive, contributing
members of their communities who lead independent, fulfilling lives.
Adults with Developmental Disabilities
2612 Old York Road, Suite A50
Jenkintown PA 19046
www.addpa.org
Adults with Developmental Disabilities (ADD) is an organization which offers
developmentally disabled adults 18 and older professionally directed services to enhance
social and behavioral skills in community settings. Group sessions, social and education
activities nurture greater independence, positive work habits, and enhance personal
relationships. ADD seeks to create public awareness and acceptance of the issues
confronting our members. Our goal is to maximize a member's ability to live as full and
independent a life within their community as is possible for that individual.
ALTEC Services
3151 Advance Lane
Colmar PA 18915
www.altecservices.org
ALTEC recognizes that all people deserve to be treated with respect and thrive best when
they participate and are embraced by their community. In designing day services and
employment options for individuals with disabilities, we will strive to create
opportunities in services and supports that will offer consumer's choices to enhance their
involvement in their community, increase their independence, and improve the quality of
their lives.
ARC Alliance, The
3075 Ridge Pike
Eagleville PA 19403
610-265-4700
www.thearcalliance.org/
The Arc Alliance Advocacy Services provides Supports Coordination for individuals
with Intellectual Disabilities. Our Supports Coordinators work closely with individuals
and families to connect them with the services and supports that are needed to be
successful. We assist individuals through their transition from high school to adult life
including applying for funding and locating appropriate services. The Arc Alliance also
provides Adult and Educational Advocacy, Representative Payee, Early Intervention and
Guardianship Services.
ASERT Collaborative
3020 Market Street
Suite 560
Philadelphia PA 19104
www.aautism.org
ASERT is a statewide initiative funded by the Bureau of Autism Services, PA
Department of Public Welfare. The ASERT (Autism Services, Education, Resources, and
Training) Collaborative is a key component of the Bureau of Autism’s strategy for
supporting individuals with autism and their families throughout the Commonwealth. It is
our vision that ASERT will connect existing resources and pockets of expertise, and
address the regional gaps in effective services and supports.
Burn Brae Day Camp of Creative Arts
1405 Twining Road
Dresher PA 19025
215-657-3388
www.burnbraedaycamp.com
Burn Brae Day Camp for boys and girls ages 3 - 15 is a small, nurturing, tranquil
environment; specializing in the creative, visual and performing arts...as well as,
technology, non-competitive sports and a Red Cross swim program. We are an allinclusive camp, mainstreaming campers on the spectrum into every group activity;
integrated with the general camp population so that our campers experience compassion,
diverse friendships, and opportunities to grow. Staff is comprised of a school
psychologist, full time RN, school guidance counselor and certified teachers with a 5 to 1
camper/staff ratio. TSS's and aides are welcome if needed. 2 through 10 week sessions,
non-consecutive week options, sibling and self-driving discounts, door to door
transportation available, celebrating 34 years!
Camp Lee Mar
805 Redgate Road (Winter)
Dresher, PA 19025
450 Route 590 (Summer)
Lackawaxen, PA 18435
www.leemar.com
Camp Lee Mar is a private residential special needs camp for children and teenagers with
mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges. A structured environment,
individual attention and guidance are emphasized at all times. Campers enjoy traditional
camp activities such as basketball, tennis, swimming, arts & crafts, boating & fishing,
music, drama, soccer, etc., PLUS academics, speech and language therapy, daily living
skills, sensory-motor-perceptual training, and computers. The buildings, including the
cabins, are all air-conditioned. The hallmark of our unique program is our caring,
nurturing staff.
Center for Autism, The
1740 Walton Road
Suite 100
Blue Bell PA 19422
www.thecenterforautism.org
The Center for Autism is a non-profit autism evaluation and treatment center located in
Philadelphia. The organization is planning to open a new autism center in the Spring of
2015 in Blue Bell, PA.
Center for Autism Research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
3535 Market Street
Suite 860
Philadelphia PA 19104
www.centerforautismresearch.com
www.carautismroadmap.org/
The Center for Autism Research (CAR) is a collaborative effort between The Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. CAR's primary mission is to
understand the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and develop effective
treatments through research with infants through adults. Families who participate receive
comprehensive assessment reports and are paid for their time and some travel expenses.
CAR is also committed to serving the needs of families living with ASD through
education and guidance. The new CAR Autism Roadmap(TM) seeks to help families
answer questions about life with autism, whether they are new to the diagnosis or have
lived with it for years, as well as connect them with resources in their communities via
the CAR Resource Directory.
Chapel Haven, Inc.
1040 Whalley Avenue
New Haven CT 06515
www.chapelhaven.org
Founded by parents in 1972, Chapel Haven has three comprehensive, individualized
programs located in CT and AZ for young adults (18 years and older) with developmental
and social disabilities including Asperger's Syndrome and those on the autism spectrum
who desire independence. These transitional two year residential programs provide
experiential learning in practical academics, job development, apartment living, social
competence, and help with college. Students transition into a community apartment with
follow-up lifelong support services. Summer programs are available. Chapel Haven is an
approved school and nationally accredited by CARF.
Child and Family Art Therapy Center and Camp Pegasus
678 Pont Reading Road
Ardmore PA 19003
610-649-1080
www.childandfamilyarttherapycenter.com
http://camppegasus.com
CFATC is a leader in child and adolescent therapy on the Main Line and in Center City.
Compassionate counselors implement Mike Fogel's award-winning Art of Friendship
Social Skills Program for children and teens, 4-19. Year round services include art-play
therapy with parent support, social skill development in peer groups and issue groups for
teen girls. Camp Pegasus offers a typical day camp experience with our successful social
skills program woven into the day allowing social competency and self-confidence to
soar.
Consortium, Inc., The
5328b market Street
Philadelphia PA 19139
www.consortium-inc.org
Consortium Supports Coordination Organization is a premier provider of quality services.
We continue to set and increase the standard of commitment in granting voice to
consumers and families in shaping the future for community services. We continue our
relationships with old friends, partner with new associates, and find creative ways to
assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their dreams. The Consortium is dedicated
to offer quality and comprehensive services to meet the specific needs of the individuals
we serve.
Dawn Finley and Associates – Accounting Services
1701 Dillon Road
Maple Glen PA 19002
215-626-2451
www.dawnfinleyinc.com
We are a tax and accounting firm that specializes in the tax issues affecting parents of
disabled children. We personally work with our clients to make sure that they are
receiving all of the tax benefits available to them. Some of our other areas of expertise
are: Not-For-Profit activities, Education Provisions and Small to Mid-size businesses. We
always offer "Personal Service with Professional Results".
DeVry University
1140 Virginia Drive
Fort Washington PA 19034-3204
www.devry.edu
For over 80 years we’ve been helping students within DeVry University reach their
career goals, by providing an accredited university education that truly works. Our five
colleges are focused on today’s more relevant areas of study, offering associate,
bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and specializations covering 34 different career
fields. All of our professors hold advanced degrees, many with MBAs and PhDs bringing real, practical experience from their field into the classroom. With more than 85
locations and online, this is an education designed to help you take the next step towards
your career goals.
Developmental Enterprises Corporation (DEC)
333 E. Airy Street
Norristown PA 19401
www.decmc.org
We provide day program services throughout Montgomery County, which includes
prevocational, adult training facilities, supported employment, and home and community
habilitation. We also have a small group of community residences. Community
integration and socialization opportunities are based on individual interests and
personalized needs.
Dragonfly Forest
1100 E. Hector Street
Suite 333
Conshohocken PA 19428
www.dragonflyforest.org/
Dragonfly Forest is a non-profit organization that provides overnight summer camp
programming to children and teens with Autism and various medical conditions.
Additionally, in the summer of 2014, we launched a new week of camp called the
Explorers Program. This new program is a skill-building week of overnight camp for
individuals ages 13-20 with Autism and 22Q Chromosome Deletion Disorder (though not
limited to these conditions). The Explorers Program is designed to support our teens
through the transition to adulthood, providing assistance with some or all of the following
skills: independent use of to-do lists and schedules, clear communication in a team
environment, sustainable exercise routines, cooking, laundry, basic cleaning, and
identifying and responding to directions in different formats.
Empowering People In the Community, Inc. (EPIC)
225 E. City Avenue
Suite 100
Bala Cynwyd PA 19004
215-452-0300
www.epics.org/
EPIC, Empowering People in the Community, is a supports coordination organization.
We support people from ages 3 and up that have intellectual disabilities. EPIC is a
nonprofit program devoted to making a difference in the lives of students, their families,
and the community.
Greater Philadelphia Autism Society
1036 Nash Avenue
Lansdale PA 19446
www.asaphill.org
Our mission is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism
spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their
communities through advocacy, public awareness, education and research related to
autism.
The Guided Tour, Inc..
7900 Old York Road
Suite 111B
Elkins Park, PA 19027
www.guidedtour.com
The Guided Tour, Inc., founded in 1972, was the first professionally supervised travel
and vacation program for adults with developmental and physical challenges. Our staff
are paid professionals, and we do not seek volunteers and have virtually no staff turnover.
A nurse accompanies most trips and we have a staff to traveler ratio of 1:3 and offer a
ratio of 1:1 for slow pacers, persons in wheelchairs persons with visual challenges. In our
42nd year, we continue to pioneer in this field!
Independence Wealth Strategies
610 W. Germantown Pike
Suite 200
Plymouth Meeting PA 19462
www.independencewealthstrategies.net
(An office of MetLife partners with the MetLife Center for Special Needs Planning)
The MetLife Center for Special Needs PlanningSM, formerly MetDESK®, was created
to serve families that have dependents of all ages with disabilities. MetLife is one of the
leading companies with an organization dedicated to the unique circumstances and
requirements of individuals with special needs. MetLife Special Needs Planners address
critical areas of concern for a dependent with special needs such as, Government benefit
eligibility for SSI and Medicaid, a review of guardian, conservatorship, and client selfdetermination and advocacy issues, & determining appropriate funding vehicles to help
assure lifetime care and quality of life.
ITT Technical Institute
220 W. Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting PA 19462
www.itt-tech.edu
ITT Technical Institute offers post-secondary degrees in technology based careers such as
Networking, Electronics, and Computer Assisted Drafting and Design. Our curriculum
features hands on learning and industry standard equipment.
JCHAI – Judith Creed Homes for Adult Independence
Federation Hall
274 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr PA 19010
www.jchai.org
JCHAI, Judith Creed Homes for Adult Independence, is an award-winning program
offering an innovative range of supportive independent living for people with disabilities.
In addition to social activities and groups, we offer various levels of residential supports
in the family's home, independent apartments, or in our staffed apartment program
including travel training, job coaching and life skills. Please learn more about us at
www.jchai.org or call us at 610-667-7875.
Jevs Human Services
1845 Walnut Street – 7th Floor
Philadelphia PA
www.jevshumanservices.org
The program that will be presented is The Philadelphia Independence Network (PIN).
PIN is a program of JEVS Human Services. PIN is based in Narberth PA and is designed
to support young adults with independence and independent living. PIN is not a
supervised program, and is a collaboration between our young adult members, their
parents and JEVS. Linda Roth is a PIN parent and Philip Meyer is our career
developer. Linda Roth can be reach at 215.832.0821. Philip Meyer can be reached at
215.360.1821
Kaplan Career Institute
177 Franklin Mills Blvd.
Philadelphia PA 19154
www.kaplancareerinstitute.com
Kaplan is a higher education institute offering trades, certificates and degrees in areas of
employable careers....electrical, computer networking, medical, etc.
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions
940 E. Haverford Rd. Suite 102
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
www.kfamilysolutions.org
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions provides a collection of services designed to help
indviduals achieve their dreams. KFS provides services for individual with
developmental disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and mental health
concerns. Our services under the Adult Autism Waiver include; behavior specialist,
community inclusion, family training, job assessment and job finding, respite care,
supported employment, and temporary crisis services.
Lenape Valley Foundation
500 N. West Street
Doylestown PA 18901
www.lenapevf.org
Lenape Valley Foundation Supports Coordination Organization works with individuals
and families to locate, coordinate and monitor Intellectual Disabilities services. We have
been providing Supports Coordination services for 38 years.
M. Leahy & Associates
Eight Tower Bridge
161 Washington St. – Suite 700
Conshohocken PA 19428
www.disability-life-plan.com
We work with clients to bridge the gap between community, government and long term
supports. We assist with obtaining federal and state benefits including waivers and
Social Security. We develop a comprehensive financial and social strategy to assist
individuals to live the life they desire.
Merrill Lynch
8380 Old York Road, Suite 400
Elkins Park PA 19027
www.ml.com/specialneeds
Merrill Lynch has been a leader in Special Needs Planning, and I personally have over 25
years of working with families with a special needs loved one. My goal is to get families
to understand what needs to be done, and get them started in the planning process.
Montgomery County Community College
340 DeKalb Pike
Blue Bell PA 19422
www.mc3.edu
Montgomery County Community College Office of Services For Students With
Disabilities provides students with reasonable accommodations in compliance with
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Other supports include advocacy skills development and assistance in accessing other
college services such as academic tutoring.
Montgomery County Office of Developmental Disabilities
Human Services Center
P.O. Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404-0311
http://www.montcopa.org
The Office of Developmental Disabilities registers and enrolls eligible Montgomery
County individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) to officially become part of the ID
system. The 1st step to registration is to contact the Intake Coordinator at 610-278-3642.
After the registration process is completed, you will have an opportunity to select a
supports coordinator (SC) . Your SC will assist you to determine the services you may
need to successfully pursue your goals.
My Social Mentor
P.O. Box 2384
Blue Bell PA 19422
www.MySocialMentor.org
My Social Mentor provides individualized services for high achieving students with
learning differences to find a best college fit while developing study and social skills to
achieve SUCCESS! My Social Mentor will support your student on the journey to
college success. Social and academic confidence are the foundations for adulthood and
independence. We are here to help guide you through the college decision process and
help to acclimate into a new environment.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
1875 New Hope Street
Norristown PA 19401
484-250-4340
http://montgomery.pa.networkofcare.org
The PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) serves people with disabilities that
present a substantial impediment to their employment. Services are provided to
individuals who can benefit from and who need assistance to prepare for, enter, engage
in, and retain employment.
PA Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)
200 Anderson Road
King of Prussia PA 19406
www.pattan.net
The mission of the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network is to
support the efforts and initiatives of the Bureau of Special Education, and to build the
capacity of local educational agencies to serve students who receive special education
services.
PA's Initiative on Assistive Technology Institute
On Disabilities at Temple University
1755 N. 13th Street
Student Center Rm. 411 S.
Philadelphia PA 19122
www.disabilities.temple.edu/piat
Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT) offers information and referral
about Assistive Technology (AT), device demonstrations, and awareness-level
presentations. PIAT’s programs include: Pennsylvania’s AT Lending Library, a free,
state-supported program that loans AT devices to Pennsylvanians of all ages; the
Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP), a program that provides free
specialized equipment to people with disabilities which prevent them from using regular
telephone equipment; iCanConnect, The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution
Program, which provides free advanced telecommunications equipment to people who
are deaf-blind; and the Reused and Exchanged Equipment Partnership (REEP), a network
of programs offering ways for people to obtain, donate, or sell AT equipment.
Partnership For Community Supports
9360 Ashton Road
Philadelphia PA 19144
www.pfcsupports.org
Partnership for Community Supports is a non-profit organization established to provide
Supports Coordination in Pennsylvania for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Our
goal is to assist individuals and their families in locating, coordinating and monitoring
needed supports and services within their community and enabling the individual to have
a full and meaningful life. We believe that this can best be achieved by forging a
partnership between the individuals we serve, their family, service providers, Supports
Coordinator and their community.
Partnership TMA of Montgomery County, The
134 N. Main Street
North Wales PA 19454
www.ptma-mc.org
The PTMA provides group travel instruction and individualized travel training. In
addition the PTMA operates the County's Mobility Hotline - 1-866-507-4857 - for route
planning aboard public transportation.
Pathway School, The
162 Egypt Road
Jeffersonville PA 19403
www.pathwayschool.org
The Pathway School is an approved private school serving students with significant
learning, executive functioning, and mental health needs by providing a therapeutic
individualized program. The Pathway School serves multiple school districts in Berks,
Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.
PEAL Center, The
119 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15222
www.pealcenter.org
The mission of the PEAL Center is to ensure that children, youth, and adults with
disabilities and special health care needs lead rich, active lives and participate as full
members of their schools and communities by providing training, information, parent
leadership, and technical assistance based on best practices to individuals and families
and all people who support them.
Peaceful Living
2210 Shelly Road, Suite 2
Harleysville PA 19438
www.peacefulliving.org
Peaceful Living provides residential, habilitation, and congregational services. We also
provide day program services through our community based Creative Gifts Programs. We
follow a Belonging model in which we create belonging in the community for our
participants.
PLAN of Pennsylvania
230 Sugartown Road, Suite 205
Wayne PA 19087
www.planofpa.org
PLAN of Pennsylvania is a social service agency that provides care management, special
needs trust administration and representative payee services to individuals with Special
Needs.
Potential Discoveries
349 N. York Road, Suite 220
Willow Grove PA 19090
www.potentialdiscoveries.org
Potential Discoveries offers comprehensive behavior analytical services as well as
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI®) services in the home, school, and
community. Each program is tailored to address the child’s individual needs and to help
each child reach his/her fullest potential. Potential Discoveries has approximately 70
trained staff members that include BCBA, BCaBA, BSC and Direct therapists to help
foster every child’s development.
Quality Progressions
1339 Chestnut Street
Suite 700
Philadelphia PA 19107
www.qualityprogressions.org
Quality Progressions is a private non-profit agency under contract with the state of
Pennsylvania to provide supports coordination to people with intellectual disabilities
who are registered with us. We have two administrative offices, in Philadelphia and in
Bethlehem and support over 3,000 people in more than ten counties.
River of Life Martial Arts & Wellness Center
321 Morris Road
Fort Washington PA 19034
www.RiverofLifeCenter.com
Our facility has recently implemented a unique needs program which focuses on bringing
our services and expertise to exceptional children. For our first session, we provided a 45
minute modified yoga class coupled with a 30 minute modified karate class to this
population. This class is held on Saturdays at 9am. We hope to continue to offer this
schedule or a similar program multiple times throughout the year.
SAM, Inc. (Service Access Management Inc.)
1566 medical Drive
Suite 300
Pottstown PA 19464
www.sam-inc.org
SAM Inc. is a Support Coordination Organization serving individuals with intellectual
disabilities throughout Montgomery County. We locate, coordinate and monitor services
for children and adults open to the developmental disabilities system who have chosen
SAM Inc. as their SCO.
Sebastian Riding Associates
3589 Water Street Road
Collegeville PA 19426
www.sebastianriding.org
Sebastian Riding Associates provides equine assisted learning and therapies for
individuals living with mental health, intellectual and physical disabilities.
Spectra Support Services, LLD
475 Lawrence Road
Broomall PA 19008
www.spectrapa.com
With a special expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), the staff of Spectra
Support Services, provides quality interventions that improve the lives of individuals with
disabilities and their families. Serving preschool children through adults, we provide an
array of services including: individual interventions (coaching, counseling, music
therapy), group interventions (music therapy, social and attention skills groups, sibling
groups), and training and support. We also offer a unique case management service for
those families who "don't know where to start" to connect them with supports they need
and are entitled to.
Theatre Horizon
401 DeKalb Street
Norristown PA 19401
www.theatrehorizon.org
Theatre Horizon's Autism Drama Program inspires imagination and social development
in individuals on the autism spectrum. Through improv games and creative play, students
develop flexible thinking and social skills in an environment that celebrates their unique
talents and interests.
Theraplay, Inc
683 Brandywine Parkway
West Chester PA 19380
www.theraplayinc.com
Theraplay, Inc is a pediatric provider of physical, occupation, speech and feeding therapy
serving children from birth to 21. Therapy services are offered through functional play to
achieve great results while have tons of fun! There are 7 outpatient locations surrounding
the Philadelphia area.
Total Performance Physical Therapy
1501 Lower State Road
Suite 308
North Wales PA 19454
www.totalperformancept.com
We provide pediatric and adult physical and aquatic therapy services. We provide one on
one hands on therapy and individualized treatment plans for every patient.
Trail Guides 7 Community Support Connection (MHASP)
700 East Main Street
Norristown PA 19401
www.mhasp.org
Our programs provide peer support to Montgomery County residents who have a major
mental health diagnosis (secondary diagnoses such as autism and/or substance abuse are
also eligible). The mentors understand from personal experience the pervasive effects of
a mental disorder that can cause social isolation, withdrawal from the community, and
difficulty accessing employment, education, and housing. Our certified peer specialists
bring practical knowledge and experience to guide our participants as they strive to
achieve their own recovery. Trail Guides is specific to young adults (18-26) who have
Magellan, and Community Support Connection is a county funded program for any
person over 18 who does not have Magellan (private insurance, no insurance, Medicare,
etc).
United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia & Vicinity
102 East Mermaid Lane
Philadelphia PA 19118
www.ucpphila.org
Our Mission is to positively affect the quality of life for persons with Cerebral Palsy and
other physical and developmental disabilities.
Variety Club Camp and Developmental Center
2950 Potshop Road
Worcester PA 19490
www.varietyphila.org
Our mission is to build independence and social skills in children with developmental
and/or physical disabilities by providing recreational, educational and social enrichment
activities while connecting families to resources.
White Pines Productions, Inc.
P.O. Box 8870
Elkins Park PA 19027
www.whitepinesproductions.org
White Pines provides classes in the performing arts to people with special needs, with
attention to people on the autism spectrum. Our Elkins Park studio is sensory friendly,
wheelchair accessible and close to the Philadelphia and the northern suburbs of
Jenkintown, Abington and Willow Grove. Our classes are fun, structured carefully for a
special needs population and led by experienced teachers.
Woods Services
P.O. Box 36
Langhorne PA 19047
www.woods.org
Woods is a leading advocacy and service organization for children and adults with
exceptional challenges and complex needs. Woods operates a continuum of residential
and day program supports for individuals diagnosed with autism, intellectual disability,
developmental disability, brain-injury, behavioral challenges and severe emotional
disorders.