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October 23, 2018

Susquehanna Service Dogs Places 9 New Assistance Dogs

Nine people are now working with their new assistance dogs. Susquehanna Service Dogs recently placed four service dogs, one hearing dog, three facility dogs, and one owner trained service dog. Each dog was individually trained for their partner, and each person spent two and a half weeks learning how to work with their dog. Visit...
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October 14, 2018

Suicide Prevention

Help, healing, and hope can happen. If you or someone you know is in crisis and is contemplating suicide, please know that help is available. You are not alone. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and #BeThe1To save a life: 1-800-273-8255. You can find more resources at BeThe1To.com and SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
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October 14, 2018

The Family Dynamics of Life Sharing

Life Sharing brings families and people with disabilities together to form a new family. Sunday Zarko, Life Sharing Service Director and the chairperson of the Pennsylvania Life Sharing Coalition Conference Committee, discusses how important that family dynamic is in people's lives. The 6th Annual Life Sharing Conference is on October 15-16.
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October 13, 2018

Recent Social Role Valorization Graduates

A group of learners recently attended a three-day workshop on Social Role Valorization, held by the Keystone Institute. They examined the devaluation of people with disability and how valued roles can increase the likelihood that a person will have access to the good things in life. "This workshop opened my eyes and deepened my understanding...
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September 9, 2018

Respecting Choices

We respect each person's right to make choices in their own lives, whether it's the color of the walls in their home or the people who are supporting them. Direct Support Professionals play an important role in supporting those choices.
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August 28, 2018

Capital Area Head Start Teachers Think Outside the Box

Let your creativity shine as a Capital Area Head Start teacher! Head Start teachers have the opportunity to be creative with lesson plans and help students and parents get excited about learning. Watch the video of teacher Kelli Still as she shares her experience as a teacher.
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