Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Guide

Agencies

Having a road map to understanding the maze of secondary transition is often needed. Beyond special education, there are multiple agencies, each with their own eligibility criteria, service options, and program requirements. This section of our website provides access to information about Pennsylvania agencies that offer supportive information, resources and services for secondary transition.

Click on the following links to learn about agencies in Pennsylvania that provide supportive information, resources and services for secondary transition.

Pennsylvania Specific:

State Agency Contacts Information

Pennsylvania Resources By County

Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council Overview

PA 211 Information Hotline

Community Resource Mapping for Secondary Transition:

NCSET - Resource Mapping Info Brief
NCSET Essential Tools - Resource Mapping

Resources

PYLN Secondary Transition Toolkit 2012: The Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN) has created secondary transition toolkit to assist youth in their transition into the adult world. The best thing about the toolkit is that it was written and designed by youth with disabilities who are members of the Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN) for youth. It can also be used with families and professionals as a youth-friendly Toolkit for transition.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation: The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, or OVR, provides vocational rehabilitation services to help persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment. This document provides guidance on how to begin establishing a relationship with OVR.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, PA Department of Labor and Industry (website)
Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT): Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT) strives to enhance the lives of all Pennsylvanians with disabilities, older Pennsylvanians, and their families, through access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and services, which allow for choice, control and independence at home, work, school, play, and in their neighborhoods. This website directs the user to PAIT's resources and services.
2013-14 - PA COP Webinars
2015-16 Secondary Transition Directory: This is the current 2015-16 directory of secondary transition resources in Pennsylvania. This directory includes information regarding education and agency contacts at the state, regional and local levels.
Delaware County Agencies Guide: This document contains agency resource information for Delaware County.
York County Agency Directory: This document contains a list of agency resources in York county
Butler County Agency Resource Directory: This document list the agency resources in Butler County
Lawrence County Resource Directory: This document contains agency resources information for Lawrence County
Mercer County Resource Directory: This document contains agency resource information for Mercer County
Blair County Family Resource Guide: This document contains information regarding resources for families in Blair County
Cameron and Elk County Youth Consortium: This document contains information regarding the Cameron and Elk County Youth Consortium
York County Transition Coordinating Council: This document contains information regarding the York County Local Transition Coordinating Council
McKean County Youth Consortium: This document contains information regarding the McKean County Youth Consortium.
Potter County Youth Consortium: This document contains information regarding the Potter County Youth Consortium.
Lackawanna County Agencies Contact Information: This document contains agency contact information for Lackawanna County
Chester County Transition Guide: This document contains information regarding secondary transition and agency contacts for Chester County
Armstrong-Indiana Counties Transition Council: This document contains information regarding the Armstrong and Indiana Counties Transition Council
Bucks County Resource Directory
Cameron County Resource Directory: This document contains a list of agency contacts and resources in Cameron County
Elk County Resource Directory: This document contains a list of agency contacts and resources in Elk County
McKean County Agency Resource Guide: This document contains a list of agency contacts and resources in McKean County
Potter County Agency Resource Directory: This document contains a list of agency contacts and resources in Potter County
Greene County Agency and Resources Directory: This document contains agencies and resources located in Greene County
Washington County Agency and Resources Directory: This document contains agency contacts and resources located in Washington County
Pike - Delaware Valley Transition Council: This document contains information regarding the Pike-Delaware Valley Transition Council
Cambria County Agency and Resource Directory: This document contains agency contact information and resources located in Cambria County
Somerset County Agency and Resource Directory: This document contains information regarding agencies and resources located in Somerset County
Adams County Transition Council: This document contains information regarding the Adams County Transition Council
Allegheny County-Pittsburgh Public SD - LTCC: This document contains information regarding the Allegheny County-Pittsburgh Public SD Transition Council
Northeast Educational Intermediate Unit Transition Coordinating Council: This document contains information regarding the Northeast Educational Intermediate Unit Transition Coordinating Council. This transition council serves Lackawanna, Susquehanna, and Wayne counties.
Centre County Transition Coordinating Council: This document contains information regarding the Centre County Transition Coordinating Council.
Clearfield County Transition Coordinating Council: This document contains information regarding the Clearfield County Transition Coordinating Council
Clinton County Transition Coordinating Council: This document contains information regarding the Clinton County Transition Coordinating Council
Chester County Transition Council: This document contains information regarding the Chester County Transition Council
Fulton County Local Transition Council: This document contains information regarding the Fulton County Transition Council
Huntingdon County Transition Council: This document contains information regarding the Huntingdon County Transition Council
Juniata County Transition Council: This document contains information regarding the Juniata Transition Council
Mifflin County Transition Council: This document contains information regarding the Mifflin County Transition Council
Bradford-Sullivan Counties Transition Council: This document contains information regarding the Bradford-Sullivan Transition Council
Lycoming County Transition Council: This document contains information regarding the Lycoming Transition Council
Tioga County Transition Council: This document contains information regarding the Tioga County Transition Council
Labor Laws (Effective Practices): Community-based vocational training and work experiences provide youth and young adults with a solid foundation for lifelong employment success. In order to implement and maintain employment-based programs it is important for educators, agency staff, and service providers to have an understanding of the relevant state and federal labor laws related to employment. This session will present information regarding the current labor laws and will provide resources to assist in developing and maintaining a work based learning program.
Connecting with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation: This webinar sponsored by PYLN presented an overview of services and supports provided by the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Adam's County Community Resource Directory: This document contains a list of agency resources in Adam's county
OVR School to Work Q and A
OVR - Project SEARCH
OVR Transition Guide for Professionals
Butler County Transition Council
Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council Overview: This document provides an overview of the resources and services provided by the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council
Washington County LTCC 01.2016: Washington County LTCC description and 2015.16 calendar
2015.16 Monroe Northampton LTCC: Monroe Northampton LTCC description and 2015.16 Calendar
Monroe, Northampton, Pike Co CIU 20 Transition Resource Guide 2015: This resource describes the Transition Resource Guide for Monroe, Northampton and Pike Counties in Colonial IU 20.
Warren County LTCC Co-Chairmen: This document contains the information for Forest/Warren Human Services and Beacon Light Behavioral Health System
IU13 Transition Supports and Resources: This site includes information regarding the Lancaster and Lebanon TCC meetings.
NARIC Articles on Traumatic Head Injury: Articles, Books, Reports and Links from National Rehabilitation Information Center on Traumatic Brain Injury
Greene County LTCC: Meeting Dates and times
Fayette County LTCC: Fayette County LTCC 2015-16 Descriptions and Meeting Dates
Pennsylvania Work Incentives Planning Assistance: Most people don’t know that when a person qualifies for disability related benefits from the Social Security Administration (Social Security) such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it does not mean they cannot work. For transition aged youth, Social Security offers specific work incentives that might help them while in high school or college. This document provides information regarding work incentive counseling that is available in Pennsylvania for transition age youth.
2015-16 COP Webinar Series - Navigating Financial Considerations for Secondary Transition: SSA and Waivers: There are a number of financial issues that need to be understood and considered as a youth transitions from school to adult life. During this session, information regarding the Social Security Administration and related work incentives offered through SSA will be presenter. This session will also address issues related to Medical Home and Community Based Services Waivers.
Alexander Graham Bell Association: College Transitions: Three college graduates who are deaf or hard of hearing share their perspectives on researching, choosing and transitioning into a college or university.
Hands and Voices: Hands & Voices is a non-profit, parent-driven organization dedicated to supporting families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Hand & Voices provides non-biased information about communication methodologies and believes that families can make the best choices for their child if they have access to good information and support.
Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA): The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is an organization representing people with hearing loss. The website has information on advocacy and also has an online community of young adults.
National Technical Institute for the Deaf: The primary mission of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf is to provide deaf and hard of hearing students with outstanding state of the art technical and professional education programs, complemented by a strong arts and science curriculum, that prepares them to live and work in the mainstream of a rapidly changing global community and enhance their lifelong learning.
Allegheny County City of Pittsburgh TCC Brochure
Central Susquehanna Transition Alliance LTCC: Local Transition Councils serving Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Union, Snyder Counties.
Wayne County Resource Directory: This document contains the description and Information of resources in Wayne County.
Special Kids Network Home Service Program Flyer: This document has information regarding the SKN Home Service Programs.
Special Kids Network Parent Board Flyer: This documents gives parents or caregivers of a child with special needs information of services available.
Special Kids Network Regional Coordinator Districts: This document is a map of each region and contact information.
Special Kids Network Home Service Program Flyer Spanish: This flyer has the information for Home Service Programs in Spanish
Special Kids Network Parent Board Flyer in Spanish: This flyer gives parents and caregivers of a child with special needs information in spanish
National Association of the Deaf: The mission of the National Association of the Deaf is to preserve, promote and protect the civil, human and linguistic rights of deaf and hard of hearing people in the United States.
Pennsylvania Society for the Advancement of the Deaf: The mission of PSAD is to work to maximize the participation and productivity of its Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens within the larger society of Pennsylvania through education, advocacy and services.
Office for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing: The Office for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (ODHH) is an office within the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry that serves all 67 counties. ODHH is your first stop on the path to learn about anything and everything related to hearing loss, such as services, technology, sign language interpreters, or laws that require equal access for people who are deaf, deaf-blind or hard of hearing.
Pennsylvania Partnership for the Deaf-Blind (PPDB): The PPDB exists to provide support for individuals with deafblindness and their families through a family-driven network. We support our members as they deal with the daily issues of life. PPDB has developed a guide to assist with transition which is available on their site.
Overview of the Workforce & Opportunity Act Webinar PowerPoint: This webinar addresses the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) that was signed into law in July of 2014. There were significant changes as a result of WIOA that will be discussed during this webinar. Specific emphasis will focus on Title IV of WIOA that re-authorized the Rehabilitation Act, the governing legislation for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). This PowerPoint was utilized during this presentation session.
Bedford County Local Transition Resources 2015-16
Bedford County LTCC
Luzerne and Wyoming County LTCC
Making the Connections with Local Transition Coordinating Webinar PowerPoint: This PowerPoint was utilized during the March 23, 2016 webinar - Making the Connections with Local Transition Coordinating Councils. There are over fifty Local Transition Coordinating Councils (LTCCs) throughout Pennsylvania that provide trainings, resources, and supports to youth, families, and professionals involved in the secondary transition process. During this session, LTCCs’ projects, products, and activities will be shared. This session will also feature strategies to strengthen your LTCC’s efforts.
Schuylkill County Transition Council: Schuylkill County TCC Information
Allegheny County City of Pittsburgh TCCAC Brochure: Allegheny County and City of Pittsburgh TCC
Franklin County: Franklin County Transition Resources LIU 12
Franklin County Human Services Directory: Franklin County Human Resources Directory 2016.17
Adams York Resource Directory 2016
Franklin County TCC
2016.17 Secondary Transition Directory
TD Cross Agency Collaboration: This Section of the Transition Discoveries Guide addresses effective practices for Cross Agency Collaboration