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Pennsylvania Resources – State, Public and Private
CARIE -- www.carie.org
The Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly, CARIE provides information and referral services via the CARIE Line, Victim’s Advocacy, Emergency Assistance, and much more. Look for their new Caregiver’s Cyberschool – an exciting project made possible by a grant from the PA Department of Aging. The CARIE Caregiver Cyberschool promises an interactive learning experience that will engage and enlighten the user.
Centers for Indépendant Living – www.pcil.net
Pennsylvania’s Council on Independent Living represents all the Centers for Independent Living in the commonwealth. The CILs provide information and referral services, advocacy, empowering the individual to speak for themselves, peer mentoring and independent living skills training and much more.
Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania – http://drnpa.org
The federally mandated, independent, non-profit organization in Pennsylvania that protects and advocates for the rights of people with disabilities. The Disability Rights Network provides consumers with assistance to remedy rights violations, including abuse and neglect.
Health Law Project -- http://www.phlp.org/
Assistance and advocacy for low-income consumers, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging -- http://www.p4a.org/
Calendar of events, legislative updates and news of interest to senior citizens.
Pennsylvania Department of Aging -- http://www.aging.state.pa.us/
Information on state-funded programs for people over the age of 60 including the Aging Waiver and OPTIONS service programs, health and wellness information and programs as well as Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Volunteer Opportunities and more.
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare -- http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/
Information on state-funded programs for all populations including people with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians.
Pennsylvania Office of Long-Term Living – http://LTLinPA.org
Information on services and programs for those interested in living independently now and in planning for future long term living needs.
Pennsylvania Department of Health -- http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?a=186&Q=243883
Health and Wellness information and programs on a wide variety of topics, includes an A-Z topic guide. You may also call the Department of Health’s Hotline at 1-877-724-3258
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry – www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp
information for individuals including Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Worker’s Compensation, and Bureau of Disability Determination
The Pennsylvania Elks Home Service Program – www.paelks.com/files/homeserv.htm
The Elks Home Service Program supports and promotes the independence of individuals of any age with developmental disabilities in their home environment.
Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program -- http://www.aging.state.pa.us/aging/cwp/view.asp?a=284&q=226971
Family Caregiver takes a cost-sharing approach; income-eligible families may receive reimbursement of out of pocket expenses ranging from respite care to adult briefs. In addition, one-time grants of up to $2,000 may be given to qualified families to modify the home or purchase assistive devices to accommodate the frail relative
Pennsylvania Insurance Department – www.ins.state.pa.us/ins/site/default.asp
Wide range of insurance related subjects, including information and on-line application for CHIP the Pennsylvania children’s insurance program and Adult Basic, Pennsylvania’s low cost insurance for the uninsured adult.
Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council – www.pasilc.org
The Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council (PA SILC) is a nonprofit, cross-disability, consumer-controlled organization dedicated to securing public policies that ensure civil rights for people with disabilities by supporting the independent living philosophy.
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network – www.palegalservices.org
Through the Legal Aid Network’s companion website, advice, information and referrals are available on a wide variety of issues, from disability rights, employment, access and housing issues to elder law issues such wills, guardianship and power of attorney as well as many other legal matters.
Pennsylvania Senior Law Helpline – 1-877-727-7529
The Pennsylvania SeniorLAW Helpline is a toll-free, state-wide, legal information, advice and referral service for Pennsylvania senior citizens (60 years and older). Philadelphia residents age 60 and older may also receive cost free services through the Senior LAW Center.
Special Kids Network – available at www.dsf.health.state.pa.us and also by calling the Special Kids Network Hotline at 1-800-986-4550 or TTY 1-877-232-7640
Information and referral services for children with disabilities
The Link Program provides assistance to adults with disabilities and people over the age of 60. Screening, application assistance, benefit and needs counseling and more can be found at:
The Allegheny Link to Aging
and Disability Resources
One Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1-866-730-2368
The Cumberland Link to Aging
and Disability Resources
145 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
1-866-570-LINK
The Pennsylvania State University - http://intergenerational.cas.psu.edu/GRG/default.htm
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