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CHOP’s “REACH” programs are designed to help families, and young adults with disabilities, learn how to transition to adulthood. REACH’s mission is to prepare youth 14 to 24, with special healthcare needs, for a successful transition into adulthood by providing peer support, guidance and resources. Click here for info or call 267-426-9267
Amazing organization for families and providers caring for persons affected by Epilepsy. 215-629-5003. Go to www.efepa.org for information. Brochure here
Small World Special Needs.org, is a multi-cultural resource hub for people helping children with special needs to share resources and information. This site is for families, educators, clinicians, therapists and friends in Philadelphia PA, USA and beyond. Amazing resources and videos. Click smallworldspecialneeds.org
Consultation with Special Needs program to assist with: home care and equiptment; finding adaptive clothing and toys; and getting advise on educational and treatment issues. Call 814-475-2554.
www.paelks.com/files/Homeserv.htm and www.paelkshomeservice.org
Make-A-Wish Foundation’ grants the wishes of children with life threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
https://wish.org/philadesv
The PEAL Center serves families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Our qualified parent advisors assist parents in understanding their children’s disabilities, educational development, and healthcare needs. Families of children with disabilities or special healthcare needs can call PEAL between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday to speak with a parent advisor. There is no cost to the family for reaching out to the PEAL Center and speaking with a parent advisor. We have parent advisors located in Western, Central, and Eastern Pennsylvania. Contact us toll free at 1-866-950-1040 or email us at info@pealcenter.org.
www.pealcenter.org
Logisticare provides transportation services for children with special health care needs or ANY child who receives medical assistance and Medicaid. Call at least 7 days in advance and up to 30 days in advance to schedule a pick-up- 877-835-7412 or download the app on the website for easy appointment scheduling
https://member.modivcare.com/en/login
Many sports for children with special needs. 2900 Southhampton Road. Call 215-671-5069 for info.
Also runs Special Olympics Young Athletes Programs for kids 2-7 years old. Click here for details.
www.specialolympicspa.org/
The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) is a non-profit organization that provides low-interest loans to people with disabilities and older adults so that they can buy the assistive technology devices and services they need. Call 484-674-0506.
http://www.patf.us/
This program assesses the developmental, behavioral and health needs of children and adults with Down Syndrome. Also, they can coordinate community resources for families affected by Down as well as referral to parent support groups. Call 267-426-5283.
www.chop.edu
The go-to resource for mastering the terminology, procedures and best practices in special education.
Click here for link to guide
Katie’s Komets is a co-ed wheelchair basketball team for youth with lower limb impairments from Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Our athletes have varying disabilities, yet they all find a common purpose and a home within our community and each other. Email: info@katieskomets.org or website http://katieskomets.org/
See links below for info on assistive telecommunications (free phones and other technology) for eligible persons. 800-204-7428 email TechOWL@temple.edu Click here techowlpa.org
The Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund is a non-medical resource center that provides advocacy, education, information, and financial assistance for needs not covered by insurance to families caring for terminally, critically, and chronically ill, severely disabled, or seriously injured children. Call 215-643-0763 for info.
www.dolanfund.org
Variety Philadelphia has several programs for children with special needs and autism including: after school programs and camps; autism resources; and medical equipment. 2950 Potshop Road Worcester, PA 19490 Call 610-584-4366 for info
www.varietyphila.org
NDSS is committed to providing individuals with Down syndrome, their families, caregivers, and the public with information to support them from birth to end of life. Through events, videos, publications, and our website, NDSS provides free resources on a variety of topics including health, wellness, education, employment, adulthood and aging, financial wellness and information for new and expectant parents. 800-221-4602 www.ndss.org
NCLD works every day to make meaningful change for individuals with learning and attention issues. Find out more about our work by calling (301) 966-2234, emailing info@ncld.org, or visiting www.ncld.org/what-we-do/
The nation’s leading non-profit organization for children and adults affected by ADD/ADHD. Visit www.chadd.org, call 301-306-7070, or email customer_service@chadd.org to find resources in your area. Call 866-200-8098 M-F 1-5 pm to speak with an ADHD specialist