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Schools and districts: Find out how you can help families sign up for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) from the @FCC, which allows qualifying households to reduce their internet service costs by up to $30/month (or $75/month on Tribal lands): tech.ed.gov/acp

The deadline to register to vote is October 24th. Be sure to register today if you want to vote in the General Election on November 8th. Learn more about your rights in voting here: disabilityrightspa.org/election2022/

POSITIVE, PROACTIVE APPROACHES TO SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES: A GUIDE FOR STAKEHOLDERS- A Guide for Stakeholders about the importance of supporting the needs of #StudentsWithDisabilities. sites.ed.gov/idea/files/gui…

New #DisciplineGuidance Focuses on #Discrimination Against Students With Disabilities- Students with disabilities experience disproportionately high rates of #Expulsion & #Suspension according to #OfficeForCivilRights. edweek.org/teaching-learn…

#MilestoneMonday: Newborn screening is important for the first few days of your baby's life. To be better prepared and know what questions to ask your doctor, Baby's First Test offers resources to new and expecting parents. Learn more: babysfirsttest.org/newborn-screen… #ActEarly #SPAN

#TransitionTuesday: Enrolling in college courses is a huge change for all students and for those with #LearningDisabilities, it comes with its own unique set of challenges. To ensure that your child gets the most out of their college experience, view: understood.org/en/articles/7-…

This is Disability Voting Rights Week! Are you registered to vote? In #Pennsylvania you can register online, or download a registration form to mail, at this link: pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/VoterReg… #DisabilityVote #RevUp #CripTheVote @AAPD

It’s Disability Voting Rights Week and we’re partnering w/ @AAPD to ensure everyone has the info & resources needed to make their vote count! Check out our civic action center to register, find your polling location, and more: bit.ly/3DfADVe #TheArcVotes #DVRW

Apply to PEAL's Family Leadership Institute (FLI): Northeastern Pennsylvania! Learn more and apply: pealcenter.org/fli/

Calling Self Advocates! Join us for this webinar below as @DisabilityRtsPA presents about 🗳Voting Rights and Rules! This is designed just for you so sign up at this Zoom link: tinyurl.com/VotingRightsPa… #VotingRights #Disabilities #Pennsylvania

Our #Disability Roadmap- Candid conversations on the #TransitionToAdulthood: Samuel Habib talks with disability rights revolutionary #JudyHeumann on Wed, Sept 14, 3-4:30 pm ET. zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Check out the September Edition of PA Transition Tidbits smore.com/129vm-pa-trans… @JackiLyster @pattanupdates @PAIU @pschmittpattan @CarolPrimmGood @TransitionDisc1 @thePYLN @PEALCenter

Visit our website, bit.ly/3cfYl8V to read how Warrior Run School District promotes inclusion from K through 12th grade!

Join the @mydisroadmap team for “Our Disability Roadmap,” a year-long series of FREE webinars about transition. It will kick off on 9/14 at 3PM ET with a conversation with @judithheumann! ASL interpretation and captioning provided. Register: bit.ly/3TbEtEv

The Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN) announce a new award coming January 2023 to recognize youth with disabilities who are leaders in their communities in honor of Katie Smith. Make sure you follow Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN) for more information!

COVID Compensatory Services: Moving Beyond the Impact of COVID. 8/19/22, 12 - 1:15 PM. Learn about changes to guidelines & implementation for COVID Compensatory Services for families & professionals statewide. Register: eventbrite.com/e/understandin… @PADeptofEd @PEALCenter @philahune

#TransitionTuesday: Preparing for college with dyslexia should start in high school when your child has the most time. To learn about the SQR3 and other methods please visit childmind.org/article/prepar… so your child can be ready for higher education! #LearningDisabilities

📣 Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation *OVR is ending the waiting list* for significantly disabled (SD) and non-significantly disabled (NSD) individuals STARTING TODAY, AUGUST 8. Read the announcement here: media.pa.gov/pages/Labor-an…

✳️FREE Webinar: COVID Compensatory Services: Moving Beyond the Impact of COVID. Fri., 08/19/2022 from 12:00 - 1:15PM Speaker: Carole Clancy, Bureau Dir., @PADeptofEd Cosponsors: @PEALCenter @philahune @PADeptofEd Register: tinyurl.com/2ub26bbc

#TransitionTuesday: Many parents dream of their child getting into the best college & getting the best job after graduation. But, Every child is different & transition goals should reflect that. Tips to help your child meet their transition goals: peatc.org/wp-content/upl….