Local Resources
AHEDD
Contact: Rebecca Krout, Employment Specialist
2550 Kingston Road
York, PA 17402
Phone: 717-840-6202 (ext. 52003)
Fax: 717-840-6203
Toll Free; 866-288-5132
[AHEDD is a private, non-profit organization that provides employment services for people with disabilities. They assist a client to pursue community employment as the preferred means to promote community integration and independence.]
OVR (Office of Vocational Rehabilitation)
Contact: Jessica Gittens
2550 Kingston Road
Suite 101
York, PA 17402
Phone: 717-771-4407 ext. 246
Toll Free: 800-762-6306 ext. 246
Fax: 717-771-4421
Center for Independent Living
Mindy Hedrick, Program Coordinator
127 W. Market Street, Suite 100
York, PA 17401
Phone: 717-849-0991
Toll Free: 800-956-0099
Fax: 717-849-0996
The Arc of Adams County
Joann Smith, Advocate
The ARC of Adams Count
P.O. Box 551
Biglerville, PA 17307
Office: 717-677-8487
Adams County Special Olympics
Contact: Teresa Stickles
P.O. Box 3188
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-334-2729
MH/IDD (Mental Health and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities)
Hanover Office
11Carlisle Street
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: 717-632-8040
Toll Free: 1-800-632-8040
Parent Resources
An Introduction to PaTTAN – A Presentation for Parents - http://www.pattan.net
This is the first in a series of webcasts for parents, which schools can use to assist their parent community in accessing the resources available on the PaTTAN website. In these brief sessions PaTTAN staff shares information and tips on navigating the world of special education in Pennsylvania for parents of children with disabilities. The series can be accessed on the PaTTAN website.