Include Me PA @IncludeMePA
Supporting schools and families to educate and include students with complex disability needs in the general education curriculum & the community. thearcpa.org/includeme/ Lemoyne, PA Joined December 2011-
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Check out these 5 tips from @TheArcUS to help kids understand disabilities!
Our Staff Spotlight for September is also our newest Include Me Program Specialist, Brianne Wolf. As a former teacher, she is looking forward to helping teachers successfully include all students in their classroom. Please join us in welcoming Brianne!
Join the Bureau of EI Services and Family Supports for their 3-part Inclusion and Belonging for Young Children with Disabilities in PA virtual training series. Learn more about and register for one or all sessions here: tinyurl.com/mvwhayzb
IMCC's Adventure Series RETURNS this September! Virtual Connection Club for 3rd-6th graders – at no cost. Last 2 Tuesdays of the month at 5:30pm. IMCC is fun-driven, engaging & imagination-powered. A handful of spots are left! Register/learn more: bit.ly/signupimcc
One week from today! Join us virtually on September 9 at noon for our first fall Parent Info Session on Secondary Transition: Benefits Counseling! Learn how benefits counseling can support your family’s future. Register: tinyurl.com/ra9vk5u5
Our office will be closed on Monday, September 1 for the holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2. Enjoy your weekend!
They’re back! Join us starting September 9 for our virtual Parent Info Sessions on secondary transition. We’re returning with new topics such as employment and future planning that you can’t miss if you have a student aged 14 or over! Register today: bit.ly/3UQqG8l
Registration is open for our next Customized Employment training! Learn how to create & support fully customized jobs. Earn certification for Customized Employment/Advanced Supported Employment upon successful completion of course. More info & register: bit.ly/4mShmwA
Join us for the first virtual Parent Info Session on September 9 to learn about Benefits Counseling! Learn how benefits work and what supports are available. Register here: tinyurl.com/wjpm45vr
The dates are set for our upcoming Making Employment Work trainings. Choose from one of these virtual sessions to earn the basic ACRE Certificate or to learn best practices for providing Supported Employment and Community Participation services. Register: thearcpa.org/training/acre-…
TODAY, August 14, is National ABLE Savings Day! ABLE accounts are a valuable financial tool for people living with disabilities. Got questions about ABLE accounts? We’ve got answers! #ABLESavingsDay #ABLEtoSave #Disability #FinancialPlanning
Mark your calendars! Our 2025–2026 Parent Info Session Series kicks off this fall on 9/9! Get answers to your biggest transition questions — from benefits to job coaching. Sessions are free, virtual & include all material and tools.
Our next Customized Employment training is in November! Learn to create and support fully customized jobs on behalf of people with disabilities. Earn certification for Customized Employment and Advanced Supported Employment in PA. Learn more/register here: thearcpa.org/customized-emp…
Our Include Me team soaked up knowledge and made connections at the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How Conference. And Nick and Nicole led an amazing session on Theatre for Life: How Spontaneity and Roleplay Support Secondary Transition. Great fuel for the upcoming school year!
Annual physicals aren’t just for kids – they’re important for adults, too! Back-to-School Month is a great time to check-in on your health. For people with IDD, regular check-ups help build trust and catch health changes early. Haven’t had one? Schedule today!
Sign up now for our next Making Employment Work training in September and beat a price increase in October! Learn to provide quality Supported Employment services and earn the basic ACRE certificate required by PA’s OVR and ODP. Learn more/register here: thearcpa.org/training/acre-…
The latest issue of Include Me News and Tools is now available! Inside you’ll find information on all the recent happenings from Include Me, upcoming trainings, and fall student programs. Read it by scanning the QR code.
Signups just opened for DATL book studies! Disability Acceptance through Literature (DATL) is a virtual, inclusive book study. Join Include Me facilitators and meet weekly to connect! For students all over PA, from age 5 to 17. Save your spot: bit.ly/includemebooks…
As we close out July, don't forget to share the Disability Pride with your little ones! Our next Disability Acceptance through Literature session for learners 5-8 is perfect for that theme. Registration opens tomorrow, Friday, at noon: bit.ly/includemebooks…
New release by a talented young artist! Say hello to summer fun with this 63-page coloring book by Central PA resident, Grace Raich. Fun-Filled Summer Days: Beach Edition is the first book in a planned series. Find the book here: a.co/d/254DS6I

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