Life Without Limits- Planning with the PA Family Network

Mary Elks and Sara Nye join us to discuss the importance of Roommate Interviews and finding the right match for you. Sara and Mary are both Family Advisors with the PA Family Network and Self Advocates. Check out this resource to get ideas on questions to ask during a Roommate Interview.https://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/critical-questions-ask-potential-roommate/

Cheryl Parker joins us to discuss the effects of Trauma, prevention, and seeking help.Cheryl is the Western Region Director of Person Driven Clinical Solutions. With a Masters of Education, she uses her 29 years of experience and education in Human Services to the benefit of those who use Autism/ID/DD services.

Jeremy Yale and Lauren House (ODP) join us for a two-part podcast to discuss the benefits of Assistive Technology and accessing it through the waiver system Jeremy is the Director of the Bureau of Policy and Quality Management on behalf of ODP and Lauren House is the Director of the Bureau of Community Services on behalf of ODP. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is one of

Jeremy Yale and Lauren House (ODP) join us for a two-part podcast to discuss the benefits of Assistive Technology and accessing it through the waiver system Jeremy is the Director of the Bureau of Policy and Quality Management on behalf of ODP and Lauren House is the Director of the Bureau of Community Services on behalf of ODP. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is one of

Wellness isn't one 'set' action or method- it's all-encompassing. Chou Hallegra joins us to discuss Wellness as a Way of Life. Chou oversees the Philadelphia Family Support Projects at Vision for Equality. She is a mental health specialist and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) trainer and consultant passionate about promoting wellbeing and belonging for a

Nicole and Linda Sue, two PA Family Network advisors with decades of experience in the ID/A field, discuss their experience as Common Law Employers through the Vendor Fiscal model of Participant Direction.The Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Financial Management Services (FMS) model is a self-directed service delivery approach. The model is intended to give participants maximum

Darcy and Sue, two PA Family Network advisors with decades of experience in the ID/A field, discuss their experience as managing employers through Agency With Choice.Agency With Choice is a service delivery option in which individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Autism and/or their family members are able to self-direct their services – which leads to greater choice and co

Jennifer Harniman-Crangle, LSW joins us to discuss the challenges that families with medically complex loved ones face trying to receive the care and services they need. Jennifer is a Family Navigator with Philadelphia Coordinated Health Care (PCHC), working on behalf of ODP.

Trooper Jasmine Berrocal joins us to discuss her role as a Community Affairs Officer. She shares her experience and chats about the importance of knowing your local law enforcement; particularly as a family/individual with a disability.Members assigned to the Community Affairs Section work with a multitude of community groups and organizations; mental health advocacy groups; legisl

Assistive Technology can open up a world of possibilities for people with disabilities and their families. Join Family Advisors and parents, Nicole and Lisa, as they discuss the importance of Assistive Technology and what their kids use to live a more independent life of choice.