Local Task Force 23: MontCo

06/02/2026

Disability Rights Pennsylvania wants to know what you think! You can submit comments until July 17, 2026.

👉🏽 Online Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DMS9WJN

Disability Rights Pennsylvania wants to know what you think! The comment period for our fiscal year 2027 annual program goals and objectives is now open. We use your answers to help us understand the disability community’s needs. Your answers shape our goals and objectives for the next year. We invite you to share the issues that matter most to individuals with disabilities, along with the families and organizations supporting them. You can submit comments until July 17, 2026.

Online Survey:

The goal and objective survey is open until July 17, 2026, which will be the final day to submit public comments. You can complete the survey to provide input by clicking here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DMS9WJN

You can view our current goals and objectives here: https://www.disabilityrightspa.org/what-we-do/priorities/

We thank you for your time, community, partnership, and collaboration. We look forward to hearing from you.

06/01/2026

📝Register to discuss Boundaries at School, Work, and in the Community.
Youth will have an opportunity to learn, engage in conversations, and ask questions! 🤝

🤔Questions? Email [email protected]

👉🏽Register Here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5218470

Join us for our last session with Terri Couwenhoven, MS, CSE! Terri will discuss Boundaries at School, Work, and in the Community.
Youth will have an opportunity to learn, engage in conversations, and ask questions!

Questions? Email [email protected]

Register Here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5218470

06/01/2026

☀️ Dive Into Summer with a Virtual Parent Café! ☕💜

Pennsylvania families participating in Early Intervention or Home Visiting programs are invited to connect, share, and support one another through Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania’s virtual summer Parent Café series.

📅 Summer sessions available in June, July, and August
💻 Meetings are held virtually through Zoom
♿ ADA accommodations and childcare reimbursement may be requested
🎟️ Space is limited, so register soon!

Register using the QR code on the flyer or visit: https://bit.ly/SummerCafe2026

Hosted by Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania and Be Strong Families.

05/21/2026

Big News 🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN for !

Come explore the latest insights, strategies, and tools that between what we know & what we do. 💡

📅 Tuesday, Aug 4 – Friday, Aug 7
📍 Lancaster County Convention Center
🎯 In Person and Virtual Options

Big News 🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN for !

Come explore the latest insights, strategies, and tools that between what we know & what we do. 💡

📅 Tuesday, Aug 4 – Friday, Aug 7
📍 Lancaster County Convention Center
🎯 In Person and Virtual Options

Plus, we’re to offer scholarships for school teams, pre-service teachers, and families! Check your eligibility and apply today:
🚩 https://bit.ly/45ZM7L0

Whether you're in the classroom, supporting families, or leading programs, this conference has something for YOU 🌟

05/18/2026

Attention Peer Supporters!

Register here for the Empower Hour workshop series: https://forms.gle/w8Ji6qnQD6uuLofq8

05/13/2026

🎉OPEN HOUSE🎊
💪𝗪𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀! 𝗔𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆💚

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 122 Mill Road, Suite 1020, Oaks

✅Check out this new adaptive youth fitness program designed to help athletes build strength, coordination, and confidence in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.

They specialize in adaptive fitness for kids who thrive with individualized coaching and positive encouragement.🫶

‼️Spots are limited - scan the QR code on the flyer to 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁‼️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLWX1ZAVPbAaqAwp3CN_cMQPDuH1tSkCSNvh24R-krGasMZQ/viewform?pli=1

05/12/2026

Still time to register for this morning's meeting on Transition points:
Elementary ➡️ Middle school
Middle school ➡️High School
High School ➡️ college, career, and adult life

🤔 Wondering how to support your child with special needs through major school transitions?📚

🤝Join Local Task Force #23 of Montgomery County for a virtual session on supporting students with special needs and abilities during key transition points: Elementary to Middle school to High School to college, career, and adult life 🎓

📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026
🕤 9:30 AM–11:00 AM
💻 Zoom
REGISTER👉 www.mciu.org/ltf-register

✨Presenter: Linda Cartwright, Family Support Specialist, PaTTAN. In her role, Linda supports families in navigating the special education process while connecting them with valuable resources.

05/09/2026

💛 Stop by the Local Task Force 23 table! 💛

🌟 One Grove, One Goal is TODAY! 🌟

Stop by Pottsgrove Middle School from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM for a fun indoor community event — rain or shine! ☔☀️

There will be fun activities in the gym, local businesses to visit, and ways to help support our schools. 💙

You can also stop by to meet Doritos and Mika from Phoenix Animal Rescue 🐾 check out handmade items! 🎨 Get something to eat from the truck🍕🥨🌯🍔

Come out, have fun, and support One Grove, One Goal!

05/06/2026

🌿2026 Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day at Elmwood Zoo
Montgomery County families are invited to attend Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day!🌿

🤝A great opportunity for families to connect with local resources, learn more about available supports, and spend time together in a family-friendly setting💚

📆Sunday, May 31
⏰10:00 AM–12:00 PM
🦁Elmwood Zoo

👇REGISTRATION is open to Montgomery County, PA residents.
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=7CS2qydqgUyVzrdefJatnIw5lRCH1uhHg-kYSSljC_FUOFZLMDE2MFQ1SEFYQ1ZHM1dQMU5TR0E2Ti4u&route=shorturl

02/04/2026

🗓️Stay Active, Stay Involved, All Year Long!🏊‍♂️⛹️‍♂️🏌️

🥇Special Olympics Pennsylvania offers ongoing opportunities for athletes to train and compete, and for volunteers to support and lead.

🫶Whether you're a new or returning athlete or Unified partner, sign up TODAY! >>> https://bit.ly/SOPASignups