Delaware County Right to Education Local Task Force

12/05/2025

"Our civil rights are not up for negotiations," Rep. Lateefah Simon said.

12/05/2025

Filling Your Cup: A Holistic Approach to Caring for Yourself While Caring for Children with Disabilities

Wednesday, December 10th from 10 am to 12 pm ET (online). Register today! https://buff.ly/8OHwV7f

This Families First webinar will include a holistic approach to caring for yourself while parenting children with disabilities plus tips and strategies for self-care while caring for children during the holiday season.

These tips and strategies can support the practical application of skills that will help ensure your wellness while you are ensuring that of your family.

Presenter: Raquel Mangual, MSW, Research Project Manager at the Institute on Disabilities

For accommodations, please email denise.beckett@temple.edu one week before the session date.

12/04/2025

If anyone is interested in learning more about union apprenticeship programs; this event may help.

11/28/2025

Feedback needed from The Chester Upland School District Community! Help shape the future of Career and Technical Education in your district! Details below!

11/28/2025

It's never too early to learn about Waivers! Check out the free resource below.

For adults and families, an online event: Waiver 101: What is a Waiver, and what does it Do?
Thursday, December 4th
5:30pm - 7:00pm

From the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)

"What Will Be Covered? ODP staff will provide an overview of the Intellectual Disability and Autism (ID/A) CMS waivers available in Pennsylvania. This session will consist of a brief history of ID/A services in PA, what ODP is, and how the 'waivers' came to exist and their purpose. The session will also include time to explore the DHS and ODP websites for this information."

Link to registration in comments

11/20/2025

11/20/2025

ODP staff will provide an overview of the ID/A Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) waivers available in Pennsylvania. This session will consist of a brief history of ID/A services in PA, what ODP is, and how the "waivers" came to exist and their purpose.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism (ID/A) and their families to join in a virtual discussion with members of the Division of Policy and Program Innovation.

ODP staff will provide an overview of the ID/A Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) waivers available in Pennsylvania. This session will consist of a brief history of ID/A services in PA, what ODP is, and how the "waivers" came to exist and their purpose.

The session will also include time to explore the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) and ODP’s websites for this information.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2s4ku6ku

11/13/2025

LAST CHANCE! Register now to join our next Customized Employment training beginning next week! Earn your certification for Customized Employment and Advanced Supported Employment while learning how to create and support fully customized jobs for people with disabilities. From Discovery to employment supports, we will teach you to find meaningful jobs that match a worker’s skills, interests, and needs. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/CustEmployment

11/12/2025

*EDIT* 83 Bags already filled!

📢 DCIU Food Drive: Help Us Fill 1,500 Bags!
The ongoing federal shutdown has left many local families struggling, with delays in food and housing assistance. At DCIU, we’re stepping up to support our students and families through a food drive campaign to collect and fill 1,500 bags for those most affected.

Together, we can make sure no family goes hungry. 🥫💪
Learn more and share: https://ow.ly/ZtJI50Xqymn

📢 DCIU Food Drive: Help Us Fill 1,500 Bags!

The ongoing federal shutdown has left many local families struggling, with delays in food and housing assistance. At DCIU, we’re stepping up to support our students and families through a food drive campaign to collect and fill 1,500 bags for those most affected.

💛 Here’s how you can help:
1️⃣ Donate food — Drop off nonperishable items including peanut butter, oatmeal, rice, pasta, or canned goods at any of our seven DCIU locations.
2️⃣ Give online — Make a monetary donation through the Delaware County Education Foundation.
3️⃣ Shop our Amazon Wish List — Send items directly to the drive.

Together, we can make sure no family goes hungry. 🥫💪
Learn more and share: https://ow.ly/ZtJI50Xqymn

11/08/2025

Attention: Vision Academy Charter School of Excellence Families!! This one is for you. Please let us know if you have any comments that you would like the Local Task Force to make on your behalf.

11/03/2025

Join the urgent fight to protect children with disabilities and IDEA! Participate in a Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, November 4 at 4:00 p.m. with national disability organizations...

Join the urgent fight to protect children with disabilities and IDEA! Participate in a Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, November 4 at 4:00 p.m. with national disability organizations. The event will mobilize communities in support of the more than 8 million children with disabilities and to protect the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Parents, educators, and advocates for children with disabilities are welcome to attend.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/36ppep6t