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PEN is part of a national system of Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs), serving South Central, Northeast, Southeast and Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. We are funded by the US Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 2009 marked our 25 year anniversary of service to parents of children with disabilities. PEN is a coalition of professionals and parents of children representing a range of disabilities and ages. We are committed to serving parents of all special needs children-- birth to adulthood; including parents of children in pre-school, regular education classes, educational/residential placement, adult systems and those children not yet identified as needing service. PEN provides technical assistance, information, skill development trainings, workshops and referral services to parents to help children reach their full potential in educational, vocational and community settings. Much of the information included in this site is designed to support Pennsylvania parents of children with special needs, but information and links are included on Federal Special Education, National Disability Issues and Resources and Special Education Legal links that will also pertain to parents and individuals with disabilities in other states. We hope you find the following information helpful. Since our primary objective is to support parents, please feel free to call us for further information or assistance. Parents within Pennsylvania may reach us at our toll free number, 1-800-522-5827. Thank you for visiting. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 PEN Webinar: "Assistive Technology 101" Wednesday, August 4, 2010 -- 10-11 AMTopic: Assistive Technology? Don't need it, can't afford it, there isn't anything to help my kid, I don't know what out there, it's too complicated, and other excuses!
Presenter:
Ann Dolloff, Assistant Director, Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, with PA's Initiative on Assistive
Technology (PIAT)
Come learn about Assistive Technology and and get rid of the excuses! Pennsylvania's Resources for AT! This interactive webinar will provide an overview of AT devices and services, and review the many resources for AT in PA, including PA's Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT), the PA AT Foundation (PATF) and the PA Disability Rights Network (DRN). You will need an computer with speakers, and there will be opportunities for questions and answers. Register online ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PEN Webinar: "AT in the IEP - What Parents Need to Know" Monday, September 27, 2010 -- 2-3 PMPresenter:
Amy Goldman, CCC-SLP, Associate Director, Institute on Disabilities at Temple University The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the process for developing the plan provide numerous opportunities for considering and including Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services for students with disabilities. This interactive webinar will explain the requirements under IDEA to address AT and how parents can best advocate for the inclusion of AT devices and services throughout their child's public education through the IEP. You will need an computer with speakers, and there will be opportunities for questions and answers. Register online ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help Us to Help YOU! Please follow this link and complete PEN's BRIEF and SIMPLE Needs and Service Survey. Your input helps PEN design services that meet the needs of parents and educators. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click here for PEN's Workshop and Publications Brochure |
