Support Services

Resource Category Topic Type
Schizophrenia - A NAMI Resource
A NAMI resource about Schizophrenia
 Behavioral Health & Wellness, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Healthcare, Support Services Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
Mental Health America (MHA)
MHA is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness. Their website contains educational material ...
 Behavioral Health & Wellness, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Healthcare, Support Services Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
Making the Most of Lived Experience - National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS)
This paper offers tips that professionals and people with brain injury can use to make the most of the lived experience of brain injury when collabora...
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Employment, Language, Support Services Government Information, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
Engaging People Who Receive Services - A Best Practice Guide for the National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS)
This Guide outlines barriers and benefits to engagement and details five strategies and proven practices to directly involve people who receive servic...
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Support Services Government Information, Scholarly & Creative Works
Adults with Cerebral Palsy - Resources, Support, and Helpful Information
Cerebral Palsy Guide is a national support organization dedicated to educating individuals and families about CP in children and adults. The website c...
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Direct Care, Healthcare, Individual Rights, Support Services Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
Learn About Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - A CDC Resource
This CDC website contains educational information about Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Healthcare, Individual Rights, Support Services Data Briefs & Reports, Government Information, Supports & Services
Epilepsy - A CDC Resource
The CDC website contains educational information about epilepsy.
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Healthcare, Support Services Data Briefs & Reports, Government Information, Supports & Services
Language and Speech Disorders in Children - A CDC Resource
This federal government website contains educational information about language & speech disorders and their comorbidity with developmental disabi...
 Behavioral Health & Wellness, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Healthcare, Parenthood, Support Services Government Information
Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training (ASERT) E-Learning
A state of PA initiative, ASERT provides eLearning courses that provide training to a variety of audiences within the autism community.
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Direct Care, Healthcare, Individual Rights, Relationships, Support Services, Values and Ethics Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning
PBS Move to Include: Assistive Technologies
The PBS Move to Include website contains several short informative videos covering assistive technologies and other disability related subjects.
Assistive Technology, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Healthcare, Support Services Audio & Video, Community Based Organization