‘Barista Jake’ brews opportunities for students with special needs
NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — A cup of coffee is more than just Jake McFarland’s calling card. It’s the…
Pa. lawmakers propose purple alert system for missing individuals with disabilities
Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing a bill to create a purple alert system aimed at quickly locating missing individuals…
Date set for Erie’s 25th annual Walk for Autism
(WJET/WFXP)– A date has been set for Erie’s 25th annual Walk for Autism, with all proceeds from the…
Band Together Pittsburgh uses the power of music to help those on the spectrum | KD Sunday Spotlight
In Blawnox, a nonprofit welcomes all and helps those with disabilities through the art of music. As a…
Pennsylvania autism researchers join new advisory group
Lutz joined the new independent committee as a parent advocate. Her son Jonah, 27, is profoundly autistic. She…
Erie Children’s Museum Offers New Sensory‑Safe Play Time | News
The Experience Children’s Museum in Erie is partnering with the Achievement Center of LECOM Health to expand inclusive…
Pittsburgh police accused of unlawfully tasering & arresting man with autism
The City of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, along with three officers and a commander, were named in…
Make a Difference Monday: New Lehigh Valley non‑profit aims to connect families with service dogs | Make A Difference Monday
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. – A new non-profit is helping connect people with service dogs. The Paws Foundation of…
Make a Difference Monday: Bethlehem nonprofit helping people with disabilities build careers | Make A Difference Monday
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A nonprofit in Bethlehem, called SPIN, serves intellectual, developmental, and autism communities of all ages.…
CHOP opens autism therapy centers in Greater Philadelphia
Expanding access to play-based therapy and intervention Specialists at these centers use the Early Start Denver Model, which…
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Soar Autism Center Announce Partnership to Expand Access to Early Autism Care
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Soar Autism Center today announced a…
South Philadelphia charter school opens musical sensory garden
On a recent Friday morning, about two dozen kindergarteners ran around on the squishy green turf floor with…