Resources for Technology Assisted Children's Program Clients

We put together a growing list of resources that may be helpful for families, children and service providers alike! If there are other resources that we should list here please contact us with that information.

Emergency Preparedness

Emergency communication plan to help families form an emergency mode of communication.

Emergency Preparedness list to help families pack and gather items needed during an emergency.

Commuter route preparedness plan which includes different routes to take when an emergency occurs.

Emergency Kit video is an example for families to see what their emergency kit should consist of.

Family Centered Resources

http://familyvoices.org/

Educational Information and Templates

Special Education Consult Line Phone Number: 1.800.879.2301

Parent Information for Children with Disabilities and Education for general information for parents who have children in the educational system

Codes and Regulations statewide for PA

State Wide Intermediate Units and School Districts Web Map

Educational information on IEP’s and 504 plans for families to review

Getting a Special Education Evaluation for Your Child tips and directions

Special Education Forms Templates available for use

Sample of IEP

Sample of IFSP and IEP

Getting Help for Children with Disabilities in Private Schools information on how to best serve children with disabilities in a private school setting

Special Education Law and Advocacy available for families and providers to utilize

Housing Modifications, Financial Education and Utility Resources

Adaptive Home Modifications contact information for parents.

Listing of Utility Companies and their Corresponding Assistance Programs to provide families with the entities available to assist them with utilities

Utility Emergency Service Fund provides assistance to families in need.

Utility Grant Program provides grants to families who qualify.

Energy Assistance Programs to make the bill more affordable for families

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a program/ resource that does income- based bills for families in need.

Special Needs Unit Insurance Contact Numbers

Each insurance has a managed care organization that assists the family with transitions to adulthood, care management, and assist in ensuring needed supplies are received. If you are not already connected with your insurances MCO, a list of insurances and contact numbers are available below.

*MCO Special Needs Hotline Numbers:

Aetna Better Health 1.855.346.9828

AmeriHealth Caritas PA 1.800.684.5503

AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast 1.888.498.0766

Geisinger Health Plan Family 1.855.214.8100

Gateway Health Plan 1.800.392.1147

Health Partners Plans 1.866.500.4571

Keystone First Health Plan 1.800.573.4100

United Health Care Community Plan 1.877.844.8844

UPMC for You 1.866.463.1462