Local Task Force 23: MontCo

09/28/2026

Families CCAN has stacked the calendar for you next month. So many opportunities for catching up, growing up, and gearing up.

𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸
🗓️ September 29 - October 27 (5 weeks)
⏰ Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm
📍 VIA Zoom
Learn how to cook dinner in one hour! Simple recipes and easy steps to a great dinner each week. Ingredients & supplies list send in advance.
👉 Sign up for 1 session or all 5.
https://www.familiesccanphilly.org/families-ccan-cook

𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽
🗓️ 5 Sessions: October 22 - November 19
⏰ Thursdays 7 - 8 pm
📍 VIA Zoom
Learn from peers! Enroll now to get a taste of living in the community, with supports. For individuals with disabilities ages 16+. You will not find this Workshop content anywhere else!
👉 Scholarships are available for Montgomery County residents ages 16-21.
https://www.familiesccanphilly.org/peer-to-peer-workshop

Families CCAN enables adults with disabilities to live happy, supported, independent lives where they are full participants in their communities

Join Families CCAN's Peer To Peer Workshop to learn independent living skills through peer instruction in a series of Zoom sessions.

09/22/2026

The Center for Autism Research (CAR) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is pleased to invite you to two upcoming educational opportunities designed to support autism families at different stages of their journey.

📩 Questions? Jamiel Owens at [email protected] or the SPARK Team at [email protected]

Next Steps for Families with a New Diagnosis Workshop
🗓️ Wednesday, September 30, 2026
⏰ 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual
🎟️ $10 per attendee
https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/centerforautismresearch/ns-new-diagnosis-9-30

Parent Training Workshop with the Color of Autism Foundation
🗓️ Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
📍 Roberts Center for Pediatric Research, 2716 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
🎟️ Free
https://redcap.chop.edu/surveys/?s=8LJ9X99TE9WPTAW3

08/20/2026

🤔Finding the right support for our loved ones with disability related needs can be confusing, especially when different programs use similar language.
✅ PaTTAN and The Arc Alliance both support individuals with disabilities and their families, but they serve different purposes.

📘 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) Family Support Specialists help families understand the special education process, find helpful information and connect with family-support organizations.
👉Learn more: https://www.pattan.net/Collaborative-Partnerships/Family-Information

🤝𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆?
The Arc Alliance Supports Coordinators help individuals and families locate providers, navigate services and access available supports, including Medicaid waiver services.
👉Learn more: https://thearcalliance.org/supports-coordination-services/

07/30/2026

✨This session will be led by Lisa Lightner, Special Education advocate, parent of a special needs kid with complex needs, author of Your IEP Playbook, and founder of A Day in Our Shoes and the training components: Don't IEP Alone!

As part of PEAL's Back to School Series, join us on September 18th from 12-1:15p.m. for 5 strategies every IEP parent should know!

This session will be led by Lisa Lightner, Special Education advocate, parent of a special needs kid with complex needs, author of Your IEP Playbook, and founder of A Day in Our Shoes and the training components: Don't IEP Alone! You won't want to miss this session!

Learn more & register here: https://pealcenter.org/events-trainings/lisa-lightner-a-day-in-our-shoes.html

07/30/2026

🌟This training is led by the youth advisory council and is designed specifically for youth to attend.

📝Register here: tfaforms.com/5228299
👉Learn more about their youth council: pealcenter.org/yac

For youth, by youth!

Learn from fellow self-advocates about why Medicaid, specifically Medicaid Waivers, can be helpful to young people across Pennsylvania.

This training is led by our youth advisory council and is designed specifically for youth to attend.

Register here: tfaforms.com/5228299
Learn more about our youth council: pealcenter.org/yac

06/30/2026

Join us on September 10th for a virtual session on Student Anxiety and School Obligations with Heather Hulse. Gain insights into the impact of anxiety on education and understand your rights. Register now for this important discussion.

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 🌟