Advocacy

Below is a listing of organizations that support, provide information and services, and advocate for individuals with specials needs.

Services and Programs

The ARC of Delaware County
(610) 325-3950

ACT NOW (Advocacy Consumer Training for New Opportunities to Work) assists people with mental illnesses who want to find a job. It provides a three-week training course followed by a 12-week internship designed to lead to full-time employment. The training course includes information and instruction on how to search for a job, write a resume, take and give directions, make decisions, communicate appropriately, listen effectively and prepare for an internship. The program also provides intensive support during the interviews and throughout the internship.

ACT NOW
1211 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-751-1800, ext. 237
Program Manager: John Jackson

Bucks County Compeer arranges one-on-one matches between adults learning to cope with a mental illness who live in Bucks County with volunteers of the same sex and of similar age who share common interests and live nearby. The two spend at least four hours a month together participating in social and recreational activities. The goal is to promote recovery by providing adults with severe mental illnesses with friends who can help them overcome fear, isolation and loneliness.

Bucks County Compeer
10 Canal Street, Suite 230
Bristol, PA 19007
215-785-2825
Program Manager: Julie Pulvers

Chester County Compeer arranges one-on-one matches between adults in Chester County, PA who have a mental illness, and area volunteers of the same sex and similar age and who have similar interests. The two spend at least four hours a month together participating in social and recreational activities. The goal is to promote recovery by providing adults with severe mental illnesses with friends who can help them overcome fear, isolation and loneliness.

Chester County Compeer
307 North Walnut Street
P.O. Box 3094
West Chester, PA 19380-3094
610-436-4445
Director: Rob Chisholm

Compeer in Philadelphia, formerly known as Community Companion, arranges one-on-one matches between adults learning to cope with a mental illness who live in Philadelphia with volunteers of the same sex and of similar age who share common interests and live nearby. The two spend at least four hours a month together participating in social and recreational activities. The goal is to promote recovery by providing adults with severe mental illnesses with friends who can help them overcome fear, isolation and loneliness.

Compeer/Community Companion
1211 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-751-1800, ext. 269
Program Manager: Sarah Nathan

Community Advocacy Project staff hold group meetings where they provide people with severe mental illnesses with information about mental health services and how to use them. Community Advocacy Project staff members also work individually with consumers of mental health services who need assistance in dealing with the mental health system.
Community Advocacy Project

1211 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-751-1800 ext.238
Ombudsman/Care Coordinator: Alex Morisey

Dr. Robyn Forbes Drucker
Child advocate in the field of education (in Pa. only)

Paul J. Drucker, esq.
Attorney (Penna., N.J. and Mass. bars)

Drucker & Drucker
123 Lisa Drive Paoli, PA 19301
Phone: (610) 296-9828
Fax: (215) 451-6250
Advocating for exceptional children

Education-A-Must Inc. (URL needed) provides advocate services for the child or youth with physical, emotional, behavioral, or learning disabilities. Our goal is to assist parents and caregivers in finding help for the child with special needs.

Friends Connection Montgomery County
700 East Main Street
Norristown, PA 19401
610-292-9922
Program Manager: Beth Higgins

Parents Involved Network (PIN) assists parents or caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders. PIN provides information, helps parents find services and will advocate on their behalf with any of the public systems that serve children. These include the mental health system, education, and other state and local child-serving agencies. Visit the PIN Web site (URL needed) for more information.

The Special Education Project of PIN works to protect the rights of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders in the educational system. This project monitors the Philadelphia School District to make sure it is fulfilling its legal obligation to provide both an education and appropriate services to children who have been determined to have special needs and, as a result, have an Individualized Education Program. Also included is work with Philadelphia Office of Mental Health (OMH) staff. OMH staff go into the public schools to provide support to children in crisis and training for parents, advocates and professionals about the special education rights of children under local, state and federal law.

Parents Involved Network
1211 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-751-1800, ext. 214
Director: William England
Email: pin@pinofpa.org

  • Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD)
    Marie Mambuca
    35 Wilson Street, Suite 100
    Pittsburgh, PA 15223
    (800) 827-9385; (412) 781-4122 (fax)
    Email: info@aboard.org
    Through Education, Family Support and Advocacy, ABOARD is committed to maximizing the potential and possibilities of children, adolescents and adults with autism.
  • Susan J. Agard, Esq.
    Stephen Girard Building, Ninth Floor
    21 South 12th Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    (215) 568-2949; (215) 751-0658 (fax)
    Email: sjagard@comcast.net
    Advocate for children in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery Counties. Experience in protecting rights of children under the ADA and IDEA. Goal: Early intervention and comprehensive services.
  • All Children Play
    Janis Creason
    P. O. Box 6504
    Harrisburg, PA 17112
    (717) 540-7150; (717) 540-5910 (fax)
    Email: janis@allchildrenplay.com
    Offers volunteer consulting services to community groups and/or municipal government agencies interested in developing 100% accessible playgrounds and recreational opportunities.
  • Gary Ames, Licensed Psychologist - Neurofeedback
    28 Rock Hill Road
    Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
    (610) 668-3223; (610) 668-0213 (fax)
    Email: GaryAmes@AlertFocus.com
    Provide several types of neurofeedback to calm and strengthen the brain. Reducing brain wave intensity is tightly linked to diverse symptom reduction.
  • AnswersNow
    Tracy L. Paskiewicz
    767 N Judson St.
    Philadelphia, PA 19130
    (215) 765-2944
    Email: tlpask@comcast.net
    You have questions? We have answers. We provide independent psychological, educational, and neuropsychological evaluations for students in the greater Philadelphia area.
  • The Arc of Bucks County
    Suzanne O'Mullan, Executive Director
    27 Woodside Avenue
    Chalfont, PA 18914
    (215) 997-9796
    Email: arcofbucks@comcast.net
    Advocating for individuals with cognitive abilities throughout Bucks County.
  • The Arc of Montgomery County (MARC)
    1010 W. Ninth Ave
    King of Prussia, PA 19406
    (610) 265-4700; (610) 265-3439 (fax)
    Advocacy and Early Intervention Services for children ages 0-3 include speech, occupational, physical, and vision therapy. Parent and sibling support groups, music therapy and social work.
  • The Arc of Pennsylvania
    2001 N. Front, Building 2, Suite 221
    Harrisburg, PA 17102-2104
    (717) 234-2621; (800) 692-7258
    Email: ssuroviec@thearcpa.org
  • The ARC of Philadelphia
    Martrice S. Kennedy
    2350 W. Westmoreland Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19140
    (215) 229-4550; (215) 225-1330 (fax)
    Email: mkennedy@arcpddc.org
    Imagine the possibilities and let us help you get there. For over 60 years we have helped people with disabilities live a meaningful life.
  • ASCEND Group (An Asperger Syndrome Information Alliance)
    P.O. Box 531
    Ardmore, PA 19003
    (610) 449-6776
    Email: dcwright@ascendgroup.org
  • ATG Learning Academy
    27 West Butler Ave
    Chalfont, PA 18914
    (215) 996-1275; (215) 996-4292 (fax)
    Email: ksmookler@atglearningacademy.com
    ATG is committed to nurturing the unique intelligence and learning style of each child, allowing children to grow in self-esteem, confidence and competence.
  • AutismLink.com
    Cindy Waeltermann
    376 Wagon Wheel Trail
    Wexford, PA 15090
    (412) 377-8778; (724) 934-2040 (fax)
    Email: info@autismlink.com
    Pittsburgh and Western PA's #1 Resource for Parents of Autistic Children. Advice, information, advocacy. Mentoring program for parents in need of advocacy or support. Informational listserv keeps you up-to-date with local conferences, seminars and events.
  • Autism Society of America � Greater Philadelphia Chapter
    325 Tyson Avenue
    Glenside, PA 19038-3120
    (610) 358-5256
  • Autism Special Education Support
    Debra Schafer
    P.O. Box 973
    Exton, PA 19341
    (610) 363-1156
    Email: ASPEDAdvocate@aol.com
    Autism Special Education Coaching, Advocacy, and Consulting. Specialization in Asperger's Syndrome. Parent/educator training on IEP's, special education, and supporting autism spectrum children in school.
  • Autism Support and Advocacy in Pennsylvania
    201 Davidson Street
    Tarentum, PA 15084-1137
    (724) 224.3507
  • AVID Learning Center
    Rebecca Moyes
    4 Kensington Square, Suite A
    New Kensington, PA 15068
    (724) 594-1090; (724) 594-1092 (fax)
    Email: bmoyes123@aol.com
    Services available: Educational Advocacy, Autism/Asperger�s Consults, Summer Programs, Tutoring, Reading Program using Wilson Reading Method, Occupation Therapy, Speech Therapy, Psychological Evaluations and Educational Evaluations.
  • Back To Basic Tutoring
    244 McNair Circle
    Northampton, PA 18067
    (610) 262-6253
    One-on-one private tutoring in your home. We work with all children in grades K-12 using the school's curriculum. Complimentary in-home consultation.
  • J. Timothy Bak, Esq.
    Attorney at Law
    415 S. Penn Street
    Clifton Heights, PA 19018
    (610) 394-0911
    Email: tim@cerell.com
    Advising and representing children and their families in special and gifted education matters, including IEPs, accommodations, due process and litigation, and in estate planning, including special needs trusts.
  • Kelly J. Barton
    Barton Educational Consulting
    1635 Tuckaway Trail
    West Chester, PA 19380
    (610) 696-6018; (484) 764-7797
    Email: bartonedconsulting@gmail.com
    Learning Exceptionalities and Special Needs, College and Career Counseling, School Placement and Transition, Academic Coaching, Pre K - College/Career
  • Behavior Interventions, Inc.
    Christine Bibelheimer, M.S.Ed.
    292 Paoli Pike
    Malvern, PA 19355
    (610) 246-9382; (215) 527-7228; (610) 296-0939 (fax)
    Email: ceb@behaviorinterventions.org
    Board Certified (BCBA) Behavior Consultation / Parent Training / Behavior Therapy / Assessments for Early Intervention and School Aged Children.
  • Berks Autism Society
  • Berkshire Psychiatric and Behavioral Health P.C.
    Lisa A. Hain MS, NCSP, LPC
    1200 Broadcasting Road, Suite 200
    Wyomissing, PA 19610
    (610) 468-3731; (610) 375-0544; (610) 378-9779 (fax)
    Email: bafflesmymind@aol.com
    Provides psycho-educational and psychological evaluations of children and youth; provision of school psychological services including disability determination and IEP planning; cognitive behavioral therapy and psychological services as a related service; school violence and crisis intervention.
  • Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania
    2400 Park Drive
    Harrisburg, PA 17110
    (717) 657-3601; Brain Injury Resource Line (BIRL) (866) 635-7097
  • Bucks County L.I.F.E. Program
    Penndel Mental Health Center
    152 Monroe Avenue
    Penndel, PA 19047
    (215) 750-7651; (888) 442-1590

    4920 York Road, Bldg. 1 Suite 2 F
    P.O. Box 15
    Holicong, PA 18928
    (215) 794-5420
    Provides support, information, referral and training to families of children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioral, social and/or learning issues. Services are free.
  • Bureau of Career and Technical Education
    Division of Field Support
    Department of Education
    333 Market Street, 6th Floor
    Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
    (717) 787-8022
    Email: jfutrell@state.pa.us
  • Bureau of Special Education
    Department of Education
    333 Market Street, 7th Floor
    Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
    (717) 783-6913
  • Camp Lee Mar (Overnight camp)
    Ari Segal
    805 Redgate Road
    Dresher, PA 19025
    (215) 658-1708
    Email: gtour400@aol.com
    Campers (with mild to moderate developmental challenges) enjoy traditional camp activities + academics, speech and language therapy, daily living skills, and much more.
  • CAN Pediatric Occupational Therapy
    Wendy H. Kazman, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
    2011 Whitpain Hills
    Blue Bell, PA 19422
    (610) 952-1039; (610) 292-9559 (fax)
    Email: otcan@aol.com
    Offering school-based, center-based and home-based treatment. Certified in Sensory Integration and Pediatric Neuro-Developmental Treatments. Specialized in autistic support therapy. Providing pediatric occupational therapy to newborns and up.
  • Debbie Carlitz, Esq.
    Carlitz & Eisenberg, P.C.
    826 Bustleton Pike, Suite 104
    Feasterville, PA 19053
    (215) 953-1544; (215) 953-5988 (fax)
    Email: DebbieCarlitz@aol.com
    Special education litigation with concentration on IEP meetings, disciplinary rights of children, due process hearings, and rights of students under ADA and IDEA.
  • Carousel Farm's Educational Center
    Amy McCann
    226 Grenoble Road
    Ivyland, PA 18974
    (215) 355-6498; (215) 355-9410 (fax)
    Email: mlraincar@aol.com
    Carousel Farm is a summer educational and recreational day program for children with developmental delay and/or autistic spectrum disorder, ages 6 - 21 years.
  • Center for Disability Law and Policy
    1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 800
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    (215) 557-7112 (V/TTY)
    Email: info@equalemployment.org
  • CHADD Chester County
    West Chester
    (610) 429-4060
  • CHADD Main Line
    Wynnewood
    (610) 626-2998
  • Child Care ServicesCarl Lupo
    458 Edison-Furlong Road
    Doylestown, PA 18901
    (215) 230-4903; (267) 337-3470
    Email: Carlabatrainer@google.com
    ABA, Floortime, DiscreteTrial, Verbal Behavior. Child Care in your home when you have some place to be.
  • Child and Family Focus, Inc.
    Karen Brenneman
    PO Box 365
    Valley Forge, PA 19460
    (610) 783-1783; (610) 783 1944 (fax)
    Email: kbrenneman@childandfamilyfocus.org
    A non-profit organization with a Family Outreach Dept which provides information, referral and free advocacy services to parents in Chester County, PA.
  • Dael C. Cohen
    501 Meadowpark Lane
    Media, PA 19063
    (215) 292-1104; (610) 876-0420
    Email: cdael@aol.com
    Transition Consultation and Planning; assist students with blindness, visual impairment, hearing impairment, learning disability, multiple disabilities. Consultation with adult service agencies, planning and application for post-secondary education.
  • COMPASS
    COMPASS is the Commonwealth of PA Application for Social Services which allows you to review PA�s public social services and apply online for appropriate social services.
  • Michael J. Connolly, Esq.
    Attorney at Law
    188 North Main Street
    Doylestown, PA 18901
    (215) 340-7500; (215) 340-7685 (fax)
    Email: info@cjdjlaw.com
    We provide legal representation to children with disabilities and their families in special education matters in both administrative and court proceedings.
  • Core Connections, Inc.
    Donna M. Romani-Kane, Helene Conroy
    32 E. Westwood Park Drive,
    Havertown PA 19083
    (856) 429-0455; (610) 449-3421; (856) 429-0455 (fax)
    Email: HeleneConroy@yahoo.com
    We are dedicated to providing ongoing support and training to individuals, and families living with Autism Spectrum, Behavior and Communication Disorders. Our goal is provide effective and meaningful services within the child's community.
  • Counseling and Parenting Services
    Sharon Cuff
    11 Summit Avenue
    Broomall, PA 19008
    (484) 437-0080
    Email: sharon@sharoncuffcounseling.com
    Counseling and Parenting Consultation for parents of children with special needs. Services are also offered to parents with learning differences and those who have survived childhood abuse, needing personalized instruction of parenting skills.
  • Curious Parents Magazine
    2416 Devon Lane
    Drexel Hill, PA 19026
    Whether it's finding the right school, camp, after school classes, tutoring, hospital, physician, planning a party or just finding out what's going on this weekend for the family to do - parents turn to Curious Parents magazine and web site.
  • Delco Family P.A.S.S.(PDD/Autism Spectrum Support)
    Barb Zimmerman
    PO Box 210
    Drexel Hill, PA 19026
    (610) 626-9511
    Email: barbzimmerman@delcofamilypass.com
    Delco Family PASS (PDD/Autism Spectrum Support)is a support group for families of children and adults with ASD. We have monthly meetings where we network and host an informative speaker.
  • Department of Education
    333 Market Street, 7th Floor
    Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
    (717) 783-6913
  • Department of Labor and Industry
    Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
    Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services
    909 Green Street
    Harrisburg, PA 17102
    (717) 787-6176; (800) 622-2842 (in PA)
    Email: cboone@state.pa.us
  • Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
    561 Forum Building, Commonwealth Avenue
    Harrisburg, PA 17120
    (717) 787-6057
  • Developmental Neuropsychology
    Mary Lazar, Psy.D. and Kristen Herzel, Ph.D.
    1 Presidential Blvd., Suite 204
    Bala Cynwyd, PA
    Phone/Fax: (610) 645-5668)
    Email: kherzel@netcarrier.com or mflazar@yahoo.com
    We provide assessment and consultation services for families of children ages 3-16 years, who have learning disabilities, speech/language delays, PDD/autism, Asperger's syndrome, nonverbal learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, ADD/ADHD.
  • DisabilityInfo.gov
  • Disability Rights Network of PA
    116 Pine Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
    1-800-692-7443 (PA only)
    Provides phone consultation, information, referral and technical assistance on programs and services, alternatives and options, and advocacy strategies.
  • Division of Child and Adult Health Services
    Department of Health, Room 724
    P.O. Box 90
    Harrisburg, PA 17108
    (717) 772-2762; (800) 986-4550 - Special Kids Networks
    Email: gstock@state.pa.us
  • Dr. Robyn Forbes Drucker
    (610) 296-9828
    Email: rforbesdrucker@gmail.com
    Child Advocate in special education
  • Easter Seals of Southeastern Pennsylvania
    3975 Conshohocken Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19131
    (215) 879-1000
    Email: cwebster@easterseals-sepa.org
  • Educational and Developmental Neuropsychology
    Karen P. Kelly, Ph.D.
    987 Old Eagle School Rd., Ste. 719
    Wayne, PA 19087
    (484) 557-5666
    Dr. Kelly is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the neuropsychological evaluation of AD/HD and learning disorders. Uses neuropsychological principles to understand a variety of cognitive difficulties and make specific recommendations.
  • Education Law Advocates, P.C.
    Charles E. Pugh
    The Culbertson Building
    590 Snyder Avenue
    West Chester, PA 19382
    (610) 696-5006; (610) 696-4520; (610) 696-6590 (fax)
    Email: Ed.Law@comcast.net
    Our special education attorneys are committed to providing quality legal representation and empowering parents to effectively advocate for their child.
  • Education Law Center-PA (Philadelphia)
    The Philadelphia Building
    1315 Walnut Street, Suite 400
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    215-238-6970
  • Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania
    919 Walnut Street, Suite 700
    Philadelphia, PA 19107-5237
    (215) 523-9180; (800) 887-7165 (in PA)
    Email: efsepa@efsepa.org
  • Genetic Services at Elwyn
    111 Elwyn Road
    Elwyn, PA 19063
    (610) 891-2313
    Email: brenda_finucane@elwyn.org
    Elwyn is a nationally-recognized leader in genetics research and education, specializing in the practical implications of genetic disorders in people with developmental disabilities.
  • Donald Hamme
    MetDESK
    450 Plymouth Rd. Suite 100
    Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
    (610) 832-3730; (215) 699-4407; (610) 832-3790 (fax)
    Email: dhamme@metlife.com
    Free Intake Interview. Provide financial resource information, letter of intent information, special needs trust information, refer to attorneys.
  • Local Right to Education Task Force (LTF)
    1-800-360-7282 (PA only)
    An LTF has been established in each of the 29 Intermediate Units (I.U.'s) in PA. The LTF is an advocacy group of parents, educators, and agency representatives. A primary responsibility is monitoring of special education classes. Contact your local Intermediate Unit for the name of the chairperson of your local LTF.
  • Linda J. Heller, Esq.
    Special Education Advocate
    519 Monroe Road
    Merion, PA 19066-1017
    (610) 667-9019; (215) 689-2774
    Email: ljheller@comcast.net
    I am an attorney practicing exclusively as a special education advocate representing parents of children with special needs in Montgomery County and the surrounding geographic area.
  • HFL Educational Programs
    Kyle C. Kanter
    1 Poplar Street
    Ambler, PA 19002
    (215) 643-1632; (215) 643-1326; (215) 643-6093 (fax)
    Email: hflkanter@verizon.net
    HFL provides alternative and special education services for students grades K-12. We provide academics,behavioral, and therapeutic support in a small structured environment.
  • Hispanos Unidos para Ninos Excepcionales
    (Serving American Street Empowerment Zone, Philadelphia)
    Philadelphia HUNE, Inc.
    Buena Vista Plaza
    166 W. Lehigh Avenue, Suite 400
    Philadelphia, PA 19133-3838
    (215) 425-6203
    Email: huneinc@aol.com
  • IEP Consultants
    Marie Lewis, RN, MA
    320 Rockland Road
    Wayne, PA 19087
    (610) 964-0143; (610) 964-0153 (fax)
    Email: marieclewis@verizon.net
    Neuro-Developmental Case Management Services including IEP and Wrap-around consulting. Work directly with parents or their lawyers. PA, NJ, DE.
  • Dr. Lorraine Sgarlato Inducci
    301 Oxford Valley Road, Suite 703B
    Yardley, PA 19067
    (215) 321-7009; (215) 321-0222 (fax)
    Email: LorraineAud@yahoo.com
    Over 25 years of providing therapeutic and educational services to children and adults with Auditory Processing and Language Learning Disabilities.
  • Inspired Recreation
    Ann Phillips
    5906 Palmer Drive
    Harrisburg, PA
    (717) 671-8407; (717) 979-6324
    Email: ayphillips@verizon.net
    IR is a community group formed to develop 100% accessible playgrounds and recreational opportunities that are creative, highly customized and imaginative to include participation for children and families with disabilities.
  • Institute on Disabilities at Temple University/UCEDD
    Ritter Annex, Room 423
    1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19122
    (215) 204-1356 (V/TTY)
    Email: dianeb@temple.edu
  • International Dyslexia Association
    PO Box 251
    Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
    (610) 527-1548; (610) 527-5011 (fax)
    Email: dyslexia@pbida.org
    The Pennsylvania Branch of the IDA promotes literacy to familes and professionals through research, education and advocacy.
  • Mikel D. Jones, Esq., Donald S. Litman, Esq.
    The Mikel Jones Law Firm, LLC
    1831 Chestnut Street, Fourth Floor
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    (215) 751-0011; (215) 751-0088 (fax)
    School & Education Law (IEPs, Section 504, Due Process, etc)
  • KenCrest Services Community Resources
    502 W. Germantown Pike , Suite 200
    Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
    (610) 825-9360
    Email: kburkhart@kencrest.org
    In business for more than 100 years, KenCrest Services provides direct care support and service for nearly 5,000 children in the five-county Delaware Valley region and the state of Delaware.
  • Laurel Highlands Dyslexia Correction Center
    Marcia Maust
    1824 Beulah Road
    Berlin, PA 15530
    (814) 267-5765
    Email: info@dyslexiapa.com
    Marcia Maust, offering the Davis� Dyslexia Correction Program to children and adults struggling with Dyslexia and other learning disabilities, including ADD, ADHD, math, spelling & writing difficulties.
  • Lenape Valley Foundation
    Wendy Josephs
    500 N. West Avenue
    Doylestown, PA 18901
    (267) 893-5427; (267) 893-5400
    Email: wendy.josephs@lenapevf.org
    We are the wrap around department working with children and their families in the schools, homes and communities of Bucks County. Our foundation also includes services in intensive case management, out patient therapy, partial programs both adult and geriatric, etc.
  • Little Wonders Child Growth & Development Center
    Eric J. Pollock, MSPT
    100 West Germantown Pike
    East Norriton, PA 19401
    (610) 275-KIDS (5437); (610) 275-5477 (fax)
    Email: eric@littlewonderscenter.com
    A One-of-a-Kind Center for Children with Special Needs. Owned and operated by a Pediatric Physical Therapist. Offers Pediatric Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy, along with Therapeutically-Based group activities and classes.
  • Gail H. Mallett, School Neuropsychologist
    1079 Connemara Circle
    Warrington, PA 18976
    (215) 491-9234; (215) 491-4784; (215) 491-4787 (fax)
    Email: gmallett@comcast.net
    I provide a comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation, focusing upon all europsychological processes involved in learning, cognition, executive processes, memory, attention and academics.
  • Dennis McAndrews, Esq.
    Attorney at Law
    30 Cassatt Ave
    Berywn, PA 19312
    (610) 648-9300
    Email: hkonkler@mcandrewslaw.com
    Our firm represents individuals with disabilities and their families in a variety of areas, including special education matters, special needs trusts, guardianship,and estate planning.
  • Marycate McDonough, M.S.Ed, BCBA
    489 Gregory Lane
    West Chester, PA 19380
    (267) 253-5366
    Email: mcdon4748@earthlink.net
    Individualized Program Development, Program Review and Supervision, Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), Individualized Skill Assessments, Advocacy Training available on the basics of ABA.
  • Lorrie McKinley, Esq.
    Attorney at Law
    238 West Miner Street
    West Chester, PA 19382
    (610) 436-6060; (610) 436-6804 (fax)
    Email: McKVon@aol.com
    We assist parents in advocating for their school-aged children to obtain services to which they are entitled in public school.
  • Sheri Taylor-Mearhoff, M.Ed.
    Educational Consultant & Advocate
    1023 Old Swede Road
    Douglassville, PA 19518
    Phone: (610) 689-4226
    Fax: (610) 689-8320
    sheritm@att.net
    Serving: PA & travel to other states to conduct training
    Provide parent training and counseling to help families navigate the special education process. Also provide staff training and functional behavioral assessments. Specialize in working with students with Asperger's Syndrome and high functioning Autism, ADD/ADHD, Non-verbal Learning Disabilities, and children with behavioral concerns.
  • NAMI Pennsylvania (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
    2149 N. Second Street
    Harrisburg, PA 17110
    (717) 238-1514; (800) 223-0500
    Email: nami-pa@nami.org
  • Office for Dispute Resolution
    6340 Flank Drive, Suite 600
    Harrisburg, PA 17112
    (717) 541-4960
  • Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
    909 Green Street
    Harrisburg, PA 17102
    (717) 783-4912 (V/TTY); (800) 233-3008 (V/TTY, in PA only)
    Email: descott@state.pa.us
  • Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
    Department of Public Welfare
    Health and Welfare Building, Room 502
    P.O. Box 2675
    Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675
    (717) 787-6443
  • Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
  • Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
    Department of Labor and Industry
    909 Green Street
    Harrisburg, PA 17102
    (717) 787-5244
    Email: snasuti@state.pa.us
  • onTRACK: Transition Advisors for Challenged Kids
    Jennifer Graham
    1316 Dogwood Lane
    PO Box 731
    Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437-0731
    (215) 641-1200
    Email: jennifermgraham@comcast.net
    onTRACK offers parent education seminars on transition to work and adult life in the community, personalized transition coaching for families in SE PA, and on-line consultation. Reasonable fees.
  • PACER Center (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights)
  • Parents Involved Network of Pennsylvania (PIN of Pennsylvania)
    1211 Chestnut Street, 11th Floor
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    (215) 751-1800; (800) 688-4226
    Email: pin@mhasp.org
  • Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania
    6340 Flank Drive, Suite 600
    Harrisburg, PA 17112-2764
    (717) 540-4722; (800) 986-4550 (in PA)
    Email: info@parenttoparent.org
  • The Partnership
    1-866-865-6170
    The PA Training Partnership for People with Disabilities and Families makes available coordinated, consistent training and technical assistance across the Commonwealth. The Partnership offers knowledge, power and assistance to citizens with disabilities who are eager to belong and contribute to their communities.
  • The Pathway School
    Louise Robertson, M.Ed.
    162 Egypt Road
    Noristown, PA 19403
    (610) 277-0660 Ext. 212; (610) 277-0660 Ext. 307; (610) 539-1493 (fax)
    Email: LouiseR@PathwaySchool.org
    The Pathway School provides innovative programming for students who experience complex learning disabilities and neuropsychiatric disorders. A continuum of services is offered, which supports students at their current level of functioning.
  • Pennsylvania Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
    4804 Derry Street
    Harrisburg, PA 17111
    (717) 564-8985
    Email: info@papta.org
    Pennsylvania PTA is a statewide child advocacy organization dedicated to engaging parents in education and protecting children and families.
  • Parent Education Network (PEN)
    2107 Industrial Hwy, York, PA 17402-2223
    1-800-522-5827 (PA only)
    717-600-0100
    Provides technical assistance, consultation, and referral for assistance within parent's area; workshops on special education laws and communication skills. Free newsletter.
  • Parents Involved Network (PIN)
    311 South Juniper Street, Suite 902, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    1-800-688-4226 (PA only)
    A self-help, advocacy, information and training resource for parents of children and adolescents who have emotional problems. Free bi-monthly newsletter, Sharing.
  • Parent-To-Parent of Penneylvania
    1-800-986-4550 (PA only)
    A network created by families for families of children and adults with special needs. Parent-to Parent connects families in similar situations with one another so they may share experiences, offer practical information and/or support.
  • Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)
    EASTERN (King of Prussia)
    1-800-441-3215
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
    Legal Services for Exceptional Children
    Box 186, Harrisburg, PA 17108
    1 (800) 932-4637 (PA only)
    Contact to obtain a list of attorneys in this area who participate in the "Exceptional Children's Referral Network
  • Pennsylvania Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
    PO Box 251
    Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
  • Pennsylvania Department of Education
    Division of Compliance
    333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
    717-783-6913
    You may file a written complaint with the Division of Compliance if you believe your child's rights have been violated.
  • Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of Special Education
    800-222-3353
  • Pennsylvania Health Law Project
    800-274-3258
    Assists in obtaining health services for individuals with disabilities and provides informational materials
  • Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Project
    6340 Flank Drive, Suite 600
    Harrisburg, PA 17112-2764
    (717) 541-4960; (800) 360-7282 (in PA only)
  • Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology
    Amy Goldman, Program Director
    1601 N. Broad Street, Suite 610
    Philadelphia, PA 19122
    (800) 204-7428; (866) 268-0579 (TTY); (215) 204-9371 (fax)
    Email: ATinfo@temple.edu
    Statewide assistive technology program, offering free short-term device loans, demonstrations, public awareness activities, and recycled equipment programs.
  • Pennsylvania Parents and Caregivers Resource Network
    P.O. Box 4336
    Harrisburg, PA 17111-0336
    (717) 561-0098; (888) 572-7368 (in PA)
  • Pennsylvania Special Education Mediation Service (PA SEMS)
    6340 Flank Drive
    Suite 600
    Harrisburg, PA 17112-2764
    (800) 992-4334; (717) 541-4960; (800) 654-5984 (TTY)
  • Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association
    800 Perry Highway, Suite 3
    Pittsburgh, PA 15229-1128
    (412) 366-9858
    Email: psha@psha.org
  • Philadelphia HUNE, Inc.
    Luz Hernandez
    2200 N. 2nd Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19133
    (215) 425-6203; (215) 425-6204 (fax)
    Email: huneinc@aol.com
    HUNE provides bilingual (English and Spanish) training, individual and technical assistance to parents of children with disabilities and professionals that reside in Philadelphia County.
  • Pocono Autism Society
    We advocate for persons with autism and foster dialogue between parents and professionals to enhance diagnosis, therapy, education and recreation of persons with autism.
  • Positive Advocacy Alliance
    Kathleen Larson
    408 Cherrywood Court
    Perkasie, PA 18944
    (215) 853-2941; (215) 630-7472
    Email: moroni105@comcast.net
    Support Group for Parents, Families and Caregivers of Children with Disabilities - Advocacy, Education, Strategy Sharing, Social Support, Overcoming Barriers, Camaraderie.
  • Potential, Inc.
    1-888-AUTISM-0
    We seek to assist individuals in reaching their potential by conducting and applying scientific research, offering direct and consultative services and disseminating the latest treatment information for families affected by autism.
  • The Quaker School at Horsham
    Ruth Joray
    250 Meetinghouse Road
    Horsham, PA 19044
    (215) 674-2875; (215) 674-9913 (fax)
    Email: rjoray@quakerschool.org
    The Mission of The Quaker School at Horsham is to provide specialized programs for bright students with diverse learning styles within a small caring community that embodies the Quaker values of integrity, equality, peace, and simplicity.
  • Quinn Developmental Services
    The BehaviorExcellence Program
    Eileen C. Quinn, M. ABA, BCBA
    Address: P.O. Box 765
    Ambler, PA 19002
    (215) 654-7577
    Email: QDS@BehaviorExcellence.com
    Individualized Case Consulting, Staff Development Trainings, Educational Setting Support. Behavior Analysis & Therapy integrated into education, the community, and the home.
  • Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
    Susan Rouse
    215 W. Church Rd.
    King of Prussia, PA 19406
    (610) 265-8090 Ext 26; (610) 265-7929 (fax)
    Email: srouse@rfbd.org
    RFB&D is the nation's educational audio textbook library. RFB&D offers textbooks from kindergarten readers through graduate level materials, that encompass every major academic and vocational subject area.
  • Catherine Merino Reisman, Esq.
    Attorney at Law
    123 South Broad Street
    Avenue of the Arts
    Philadelphia, PA 19109
    (215) 772-7296; (215) 731-3624 (fax)
    Email: creisman@mmwr.com
    Attorney representing children with disabilities.
  • Michele Robins, Ph.D.
    36 East Front Street
    Media, PA 19063
    (215) 590-7247; (215) 590-7247
    Email: Robinsm@email.chop.edu
    Neuropsychogical assessment for children and adults with learning disabilities, school consultation and educational support. Specializing in assistance with IEP's and consultation to schools and parents.
  • Nancy Ryan, Esq.
    Attorney at Law
    238 West Miner Street
    West Chester, PA 19382
    (610) 436-6060; (610) 436-6804 (fax)
    Email: nryan@mckinleyryan.com
    We assist parents in advocating for their school-aged children to obtain services to which they are entitled in public school.
  • Kara S. Schmidt, PhD, LLC
    323 Park Avenue
    Swarthmore, PA 19081
    (610) 544-4490
    Email: kara.schmidt@gmail.com
    I provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessment for children and adolescents with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism and pervasive developmental disorders, and other academic or social/emotional difficulties.
  • Sharing and Caring of Bucks County
    P.O. Box 462
    Richboro, PA 18954
    (215) 355-0719 (fax)
    Email: info@sharingcaringbuckscounty.org
    A Non-profit Organization and Support Group for Autism Spectrum Disorders We welcome family members, educators, students, friends, and medical professionals of our community.
  • Socialization Station
    Lisa Mitchell
    63 West Lancaster Ave., Suite 14
    Ardmore, PA 19003
    (267) 974-9805
    Email: socializationstation@hotmail.com
    We provide social skills play groups for children diagnosed with ASD. Our goal is to encompass FUN while utilizing strategies needed for effective communication and interaction.
  • Bonnie Socket, Ph.D.
    122 S. Church St.
    West Chester, PA 19382
    (610) 696-2009
    Email: drsocket@drbonniesocket.com
    Comprehensive psychology practice specializing in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents and their parents. Licensed psychologist Certified School Psychologist
  • Special Education Consultant
    Adam J. DeAngelo, M. Ed.
    63 Chestnut Road, Suite 3
    Paoli, PA 19301
    (215) 499-1804
    Email: consultspecialed@aol.com
    Adam DeAngelo is a Special Education teacher and a private Special Education Consultant for families/children providing guidance for implementing strength-based Special Education programming.
  • Special Education Consult-line
    (800) 879-2301 (V/TTY)
  • Special Education Consulting/Advocacy
    Kristy L. Mancini, M.Ed.
    11 Shady Spring Drive
    Doylestown, PA 18901
    (267) 885-4886
    Email: kristy.mancini@gmail.com
    Providing Special Educational Consulting and Advocacy services to families of children with special needs provided by an advocate with personal experience, teaching experience and legal experience.
  • Special Families Resource Center: Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D.
    514 South 4th Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19147
    (215) 592-1333; (267) 200-0806 (fax)
    Email: therapist@alternativechoices.com
    On this site, psychologist, author, and parent Robert Naseef, Ph.D., shares his insights and experiences on family life --focusing on the special needs of families and emphasizing the role of fathers.
  • State Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth
    Bureau of Consumer and Family Affairs
    Beechmont Building, Suite 32, 2nd Floor
    P.O. Box 2675
    Harrisburg, PA 17105
    (717) 772-7828
  • State Mental Retardation Program
    Department of Public Welfare
    Health and Welfare Building, Room 512
    P.O. Box 2675
    Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675
    (717) 787-3700
    Email: kecasey@state.pa.us
  • TEAMinclusion
    Becca Devine
    703 Aubrey Ave.
    Ardmore, PA 19003
    (610) 658-9909; (610) 348-7861; (610) 658-9910 (fax)
    Email: TEAMinclusion@msn.com
    We offer common sense special education solutions. We are advocates that help support parents with IEP's, GIEP's, IFSP's, and organization of records/record review.
  • Telecommunication Device Distribution Program
    Sandra McNally, Program Mgr.
    Institute on Disabilities
    1601 North Broad Street, Suite 610
    Philadelphia, PA 19122
    (800) 204-7428; (866) 268-0579 (TTY); (215) 204-9371 (fax)
    Email: TDDP@temple.edu
    Offers free telephone equipment to Pennsylvanians whose disability prevents them from using regular phone equipment. Application requires documentation, including proof of income and disability.
  • Tempo! Music Therapy Services
    Angela Guerriero
    7 North Five Points Road
    West Chester, PA 19380
    (610) 344-7030
    Email: info@tempotherapy.com
    Tempo! offers individual and group music therapy sessions as well as adapted and therapeutic music lessons.
  • Therapy Time, Inc.
    Eileen Martello
    P.O. Box 1599
    Bensalem, PA 19020
    (215) 633-1574; (215) 919-6481; (215) 633-1575 (fax)
    Email: eileenmartello@yahoo.com
    Therapeutic workshops for children & adolescents that facilitate learning & growth in various areas of healthy functioning.
  • Ticket to Work
    Work Incentives Improvement Act
  • U.S. Department of Justice Americans with Disabilities Act
  • U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy
  • Variety, the Children's Charity - Family Resource Center
    Gail Stein
    P.O. Box 609
    2950 Potshop Road
    Worcester, PA 19490
    (610) 584-4366 Ext. 1044; (215) 735-0803; (610) 584-5586 (fax)
    Email: gailstein@varietyphila.org
    A non-profit resource where parents can turn to for: support, information, services and recreational opportunities in the Greater Philadelphia Area.
  • Vosburgh Educational Consulting
    George Vosburgh
    105 Upper Gulph Road
    Wayne, PA 19087
    (610) 724-1925; (610) 964-8848; (610) 602-1760 (fax)
    Email: edu-guide@comcast.net
    We can reduce the stress of school or college admission, improve options for the right fit for the individual, and maintain an organized, personalized approach.
  • The Wanna Play Program
    Beth Roberts
    8701a West Chester Pike
    Upper Darby, PA 19082
    (610) 853-2898; (610) 853-0837 (fax)
    Email: mail@wannaplayprogram.com
    An interactive program to help children strengthen their appropriate behavior and social skills. Social groups and individual trainings offered in our location, home and school environment.
  • Charles Weiner, Esq.
    Attorney at Law
    179 N. Broad Street
    Doylestown, PA 18901
    (215) 348-4283; (866) 497-9597; (215) 340-2412 (fax)
    Email: charles@charlesweinerlaw.com
    Practice dedicated to representing children who have special needs in education, school discipline and high stakes testing (SAT, LSAT, GMAT, MCAT) accommodations throughout Pennsylvania. Provides representation for IEPs, due process and civil court.