Pennsylvania Parents and Caregivers Resource Network provides information, training and networking which links together parents, caregivers, and develops parent groups throughout Pennsylvania. They have also put together the following resource to assist grassroots advocates:
Quick Ideas for Starting Grassroots Groups and Keeping Them Healthy
Ideas Rápidas para Comenzar Grupos Comunitarios y Mantenerlos Saludables
Networking Directory of
http://www.temple.edu/instituteondisabilities/
The
Institute on Disabilities at
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/session.cfm
To track bills in the PA General Assembly, at the top of the page is a box labeled, “Find Legislation By”, choose “Bill #”, then enter the bill number and click on “Go”.
On the site, you can also find your state legislators, and link to the state house and state senate sites, get committee schedules, information about votes and other information.
The General Assembly web site for searches on legislature activity, consolidated laws and general information.
The Council's purpose is to promote policies and programs that guarantee equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities; and to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and inclusion and integration into all aspects of society.
An organization created by a federal bill to create a state plan that will lead to a more inclusive and productive life for people with developmental disabilities. Visit their website for grant opportunities, publications, and contact information of other local advocates.
DisabilityInfo.gov is the federal government's one-stop Web site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans and service members, workforce professionals and many others. A collaborative effort among twenty-two federal agengies, DisabilityInfo.gov connects people with disabilities to the information and resources they need to actively participate in the workforce and in their communities. The site has a wealth of information on employment, education, housing, transportation, health, benefits, technology, community life and civil rights.
The ARC offers resources on advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. On their webpage, click "Resources" for fact sheets and other publications or "Federal Legislative Action Center" for information on public policy activities at the national level and how to get involved.
The American Chronic Pain Association raises awareness, provides support, and educates individuals with chronic pain, family members, legislators, providers, and the community.
The site has news, information, calendar of events, and other resources available to visitors.
