Achieva commits to excellence in lifelong services for people with disabilities and their families. STATEMENT OF VISION -- Achieva envisions the day when people with disabilities fully participate in their communities.

We believe that families challenged by autism are entitled to accurate and timely information, require emotional and practical support from other families struggling with comparable challenges, and often need advocacy assistance and training to maximize availability and utilization of treatment, educational and vocational possibilities required by law.

Advocacy.org provides social justice advocates with resources and guidance in the area of advocacy leadership development, and also introduces our programs and services. We're will be constantly updating our site with stories, resources and lessons learned in order to pass on what we've learned from advocates like you.

Established as Berks County Chapter for Retarded Children (later name changed to Berks County Chapter for Retarded Citizens; Association for Retarded Citizens, Berks County; to current - The Arc of Berks County). Provided preschool programs, residential and sheltered employment opportunities until 1979 when Arc staff created a new agency, Prospectus Associates,Inc., direct services were spun-off. Current focus is Advocacy - supports provided to individuals, families and agencies. A Board of Directors guides the organization.

ASCEND Group is an Asperger Syndrome information alliance for Greater Philadelphia. Their mission is to raise public awareness about Asperger syndrome, to advocate for improved education and services, and to provide support and information to the regional Asperger community. Meetings take place in counties throughout the region.

We offer initial diagnosis with very little wait, wraparound evaluations, outpatient counseling, IEP consultation, occupational therapy, respite, speech therapy, social groups and more

The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research related to autism.

Autism Support and Advocacy in Pennsylvania was launched in 1988 to work toward the full inclusion of Pennsylvania's citizens with autism in all aspects of our society, and to approach these issues from the perspective of citizenship and social justice. It is the belief of ASAP that attitudes towards people with autism are undergoing a profound change as we learn better ways to hear and respect their communication. We wish to encourage the growing appreciation of their competence and the recognition of their needs for new choices which will give meaning and richness to their lives.

Providing education, trainings, advocacy, environmental assessments, and individual consultation for children with autism spectrum disorders.

Every Last Thursday of the Month - 6:00 p.m. Admission is FREE!! Kids play for $3/child. Please join us. All parents, grandparents, caregivers, and kids welcome! I believe that this group should include all the so called "Shadow Syndromes" which includes the Autism Spectrum Diagnoses [PDDs], CAPD, SID, ADD, ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Bipolar and more. We may not share the same diagnoses, but we certainly share the challenges of parenting and schooling our special kids. The Center is not open to the public at this time. It will be exclusively open to our group.

The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a national legal advocate for people with mental disabilities. Through precedent-setting litigation and in the public policy arena, the Bazelon Center works to advance and preserve the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.

The Berks County Learning Disabilities Association (BCLDA) is a chapter of the Learning Disabilities Association of Pennsylvania (LDAP) and also an affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA). Our local association has its offices in Building K of the Reading Hospital. The state office is in Uwchland, Pennsylvania and our national office is in Pittsburgh. BCLDA is a non-profit volunteer organization whose members provide support, guidance and information to parents, professionals, as well as, individuals with learning disabilities.

Law practice is dedicated to representing children and adolescents diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, learning disabilities and other disabilities. Provides advocacy and legal services for obtaining independent educational evaluations (“IEE”), participation in and development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP), litigating due process and appeal panels’ review and federal court litigation. Services also includes litigating and negotiating accommodations in high stakes testing (e.g. SAT, LSAT, GMAT, MCAT, etc.).

Cindy Waeltermann, mother of two autistic sons and founder of autismlink.com, a Pittsburgh-based national advocacy group.

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.

Autism Special Education Coaching, Advocacy, and Consulting; special expertise in Asperger's Syndrome.

Autism Special Education Consulting, Advocacy, and Coaching services for parents of children diagnosed along the autism spectrum and those with "hidden disabilities." Workshops and training for parents, educators, and clinicians on topics including Asperger's Syndrome, Supporting ASD Children in Inclusive Settings, and Effective Parent Advocacy. On-site IEP clinics and individual support for employees. Collaborate with independent clinicians and related staff. New for 2008: Summer Camp program focusing on Organizational Skills, Note-Taking, and Writing skills.

Attorney Who Represents Parents of Children with Disabilities in Special Education and Estate Planning Matters

DDS provides free services to empower children with developmental delays and persons with disabilities to lead more productive, satisfying, and/or independent lives.

Live ONLINE radio talk show focusing on disabilities hosted by Monica Moshenko, advocate and parent of son with ASD. Listen online each Sunday at 10 PM Eastern and Tuesday at 11:30 AM Eastern. Unique guests and topics educate, and inspire listeners. Past shows available online. For more information or to be a sponsor of this radio network call 716-522-9185 Our TALK makes a difference!