Advocacy 

The Arc of Pennsylvania
Advocacy and Resources for Citizens with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities;
The Arc of Pennsylvania is a grassroots organization comprised of over 40 local chapters located throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

The ARC website for current information on advocacy efforts around issues and legislation that impact the quality of community-based services provided to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities

The Arc of the United States
The Arc of the United States is the national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families. It is devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for people with mental retardation and their families. For information on current legislative efforts and alerts check out The Arc’s Legislative Action Center at http://capwiz.com/thearc/home/.

Pennsylvania Protection & Advocacy, Inc.
Pennsylvania Protection & Advocacy, Inc. (PPA) is a statewide, non-profit corporation designated as the federally–mandated organization to advance and protect the civil rights of all adults and children with disabilities.

The Disabilities Law Project (DLP) is a non–profit statewide public interest law firm that provides legal assistance and other services to individuals with disabilities, their organizations, their families, and their advocates. DLP's main purpose is to advocate for the civil rights of persons with mental and physical disabilities, especially their right to live as integral parts of their communities

Speaking for Ourselves
Speaking for Ourselves is a self-help/self-advocacy organization run by people with developmental disabilities.

Assistive Technology

Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology
Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT) is the Commonwealth's statewide, cross-age and cross-disability program under the Assistive Technology Act as specified in the AT Act, PIAT's priority activities include the development, implementation, and monitoring of laws, policies, practices, and organizational structures to improve access to assistive technology for all Pennsylvanians with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians.

Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Lending Library
Pennsylvania's Assistive Technology Lending Library is a free service that loans assistive technology devices to people with disabilities. It's available to Pennsylvanians of all ages and disabilities.

Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation
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.

General Resources

Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Welfare
Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Welfare website provides current information regarding mental retardation services, supports and programs available along with information for families and caregivers on how to inquire about these services.

Bucks County Department of Mental Health-Mental Retardation

Montgomery County Office of Mental Retardation

Accessible PA
Accessible PA provides a variety of current information about programs and services for Pennsylvanians with disabilities—such as programs for education, housing, transportation, vocational rehabilitation, employment, health care, home and community-based services, and child-specific services.

Disability Resources on the Internet
Disability Resources on the Internet is a nonprofit organization that provides information about resources for independent living.

Montgomery County Association For eXcellence In Service
Montgomery County Association For eXcellence In Service (MAX)-Assisting provider organizations in the field of Mental Retardation and Mental Health to excel in the provision of services and to increase efficiency and effectiveness through improved communication, coordination, collaboration and education among member organization, county officials, legislators and customers.