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SUMMARY:ACRE April 8-10\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets at the bottom of this page.\nDates and Time: \n\nApril 8-10\, 2026\n9am – 3:30pm Eastern and a 1-hour lunch break at 12pm\nAgenda of the 3 days can be viewed here: ACRE Agenda\n\nVenue:\nOnline\, Zoom \nCost:\n\n$465 per person\nRefunds: Request for refund must be submitted by April 3\, 2026\n\nCourse Certification Requirements:\n\nAttend all days of zoom classes\nComplete all assigned coursework\nComplete self-directed online coursework (Reading\, Webinars\, and Quizzes)\nView a full list of the course requirements here: Certification Requirements \n\nCertification:\nAttendees who successfully complete our course will receive an ACRE Basic Certification. This is a nationally recognized professional certificate. Direct service providers of Supported Employment and Community Participation Supports are required to have this or CESP equivalent in PA. \nAccommodations:\nThe Arc of Pennsylvania will provide accessibility accommodations requested at least 30 days in advance. \nQuestions:\nEmail Anthony Chan at achan@includemepa.org 
URL:https://thearcpa.org/event/acre-april-8-10-2026/
LOCATION:United States
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SUMMARY:Include Me Transition Series Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:All sessions will be on Tuesdays at 12pm and again at 6pm on the following dates:\n\n\nFebruary 11th – IEPs -what does a transition IEP look like?\n\n\nMarch 11th – Self Advocacy – How can families build self-advocacy skills?\n\n\nApril 8th – Higher Ed/Employment – How do colleges support students with disabilities in achieving academic success?\n\n\nMay 13th – Able Accounts – What are the benefits of ABLE accounts\, and how can they help my child gain financial independence?\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://thearcpa.org/event/include-me-transition-series-spring-2025/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:United States
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Advocacy Day 2026 – May 5\, 2026\nThe Arc of Pennsylvania will be holding an Advocacy Day on May 5\, 2026 at the State Capital to advocate for state legislative and budget priorities.  The day will begin with a press conference which will include speakers from the House and Senate\, parents and self-advocates.  Following the press conference participants will visit House and Senate members to advocate for issues impacting the IDD community.  We hope you will be able to attend this event.  It is very important for members of the General Assembly to see we are a unified and powerful voice! \n\nMaterial pickup\, breakfast\, and speakers open 8:30-9:45 AM Room 145 Irvis Office Building. Everyone must still enter through security via the Capitol’s main entrance or the fountain entrance. Access to Irvis is through the East Wing lower level.\nLegislative visits will begin at 9:45 AM for some in the Irvis Office Building.\nPress conference to begin by 10:15 AM\, Main Rotunda\, and a staging table will be ready in the Main Rotunda to pick up materials for legislative visits at and after this time.\n\nJoin us for two helpful virtual informational sessions before the event on April 29th at 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM. We’ll walk you through the day’s instructions\, The Arc’s legislative priority list\, and tips on how to connect with legislators and their staff. A Zoom link will be sent once registration closes\, but be sure to mark this date on your calendar now! \nRegistration ends at 5:00PM on April 27\, 2026.\n 
URL:https://thearcpa.org/event/advocacy-day-2026/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Capitol\, 500 Commonwealth Ave\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17125\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="James Sawor":MAILTO:jsawor@thearcpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T120000
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SUMMARY:Include Me Transition Series Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:All sessions will be on Tuesdays at 12pm and again at 6pm on the following dates:\n\n\nFebruary 11th – IEPs -what does a transition IEP look like?\n\n\nMarch 11th – Self Advocacy – How can families build self-advocacy skills?\n\n\nApril 8th – Higher Ed/Employment – How do colleges support students with disabilities in achieving academic success?\n\n\nMay 13th – Able Accounts – What are the benefits of ABLE accounts\, and how can they help my child gain financial independence?\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://thearcpa.org/event/include-me-transition-series-spring-2025/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
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SUMMARY:ACRE May 13-15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets at the bottom of this page.\nDates and Time: \n\nMay 13-15\, 2026\n9am – 3:30pm Eastern and a 1-hour lunch break at 12pm\nAgenda of the 3 days can be viewed here: ACRE Agenda\n\nVenue:\nOnline\, Zoom \nCost:\n\n$465 per person\nRefunds: Request for refund must be submitted by May 1\, 2026\n\nCourse Certification Requirements:\n\nAttend all days of zoom classes\nComplete all assigned coursework\nComplete self-directed online coursework (Reading\, Webinars\, and Quizzes)\nView a full list of the course requirements here: Certification Requirements \n\nCertification:\nAttendees who successfully complete our course will receive an ACRE Basic Certification. This is a nationally recognized professional certificate. Direct service providers of Supported Employment and Community Participation Supports are required to have this or CESP equivalent in PA. \nAccommodations:\nThe Arc of Pennsylvania will provide accessibility accommodations requested at least 30 days in advance. \nQuestions:\nEmail Anthony Chan at achan@includemepa.org 
URL:https://thearcpa.org/event/acre-may-2026/
LOCATION:United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T130000
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SUMMARY:2026 Disability Health Action Summit
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Barriers\, Toward Solutions – Registration Is Open!\nThe Arc of Pennsylvania is hosting the 3rd Annual Disability Health Action Summit from May 19-20\, 2026\, in Camp Hill\, PA. This is an in-person only event\, taking place at the Penn Harris Hotel & Convention Center\, with no option to attend virtually. Building on themes of health equity from previous years\, this year’s summit pivots from identifying barriers toward developing sustainable solutions.  Click here for the event schedule Click here to download a flyer \nTickets for attendees are available by scrolling to the bottom of this page.\nIf you are a Self-Advocate or a DSP or caregiver that will be joining a self-advocate to the event\, please reach out to nshirley@thearcpa.org prior to registering. We have limited scholarships available. \nIf you are a current college student\, we have a limited number of discounted tickets available ($30 final cost).  Please contact nshirley@thearcpa.org for a discount code\, prior to registering. \nRegistration closes on May 3\, 2026.\nSponsorship Opportunities\nOrganizations interested in supporting the Disability Health Action Summit are invited to consider our sponsorship opportunities. As a sponsor\, your organization helps make this gathering possible – supporting conversations\, connections\, and collaboration among those working to improve the health and well-being of people with disabilities. Click here to view sponsorship information. \nVendor/Exhibitor Opportunities\nThere will be no vendors on the first day (5/19)\, as it is only a half-day with limited time outside of scheduled sessions. Vendors are only scheduled for the second day (5/20). The fee ($300) covers registration for the summit and accompanying meals (breakfast & lunch on 5/20) for two individuals.\nGeneral Logistics\nTables: 6ft long with two chairs.\nElectricity: Not available. There may be a few wall outlets near some of the tables\, but there is no guarantee that these will be close enough for use.\nLayout: Once vendor registration closes\, we will let all vendors know whether this will remain a “first-come\, first-served” location situation\, or if we will be assigning tables. \nFor more information about the event or sponsorship and vendor opportunities\, please reach out to Nancy Shirley at nshirley@thearcpa.org. \nVenue:\nPenn Harris Hotel and Convention Center\, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass\, Camp Hill PA 17011($124 per night)\nClick here to reserve hotel rooms.  Last day to book using group rate is 5/12/2026.\n\n\nAccommodations:\nThe Arc of Pennsylvania will provide accessibility accommodations requested at least 20 days in advance. \nQuestions:\nEmail Nancy Shirley at nshirley@thearcpa.org or call 717-234-2621 Ext 106 with questions regarding registration or the summit. \nEmail Susan WoskaBond at sbond@thearcpa.org or call 717-234-2621 Ext 107 with questions regarding the hotel information. \n\nRequest for refund must be requested by 4/28/2026.
URL:https://thearcpa.org/event/2026-disability-health-action-summit/
LOCATION:Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center Harrisburg Trademark Collection by Wyndham\, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass\, Camp Hill\, PA\, 17011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breaking News
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
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SUMMARY:ACRE June 24-26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets at the bottom of this page.\nDates and Time: \n\nJune 24-26\, 2026\n9am – 3:30pm Eastern and a 1-hour lunch break at 12pm\nAgenda of the 3 days can be viewed here: ACRE Agenda\n\nVenue:\nOnline\, Zoom \nCost:\n\n$465 per person\nRefunds: Request for refund must be submitted by June 10\, 2026\n\nCourse Certification Requirements:\n\nAttend all days of zoom classes\nComplete all assigned coursework\nComplete self-directed online coursework (Reading\, Webinars\, and Quizzes)\nView a full list of the course requirements here: Certification Requirements \n\nCertification:\nAttendees who successfully complete our course will receive an ACRE Basic Certification. This is a nationally recognized professional certificate. Direct service providers of Supported Employment and Community Participation Supports are required to have this or CESP equivalent in PA. \nAccommodations:\nThe Arc of Pennsylvania will provide accessibility accommodations requested at least 30 days in advance. \nQuestions:\nEmail Anthony Chan at achan@includemepa.org 
URL:https://thearcpa.org/event/acre-june-24-26-2026/
LOCATION:United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
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SUMMARY:ACRE July 29-31\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets at the bottom of this page.\nDates and Time: \n\nJuly 29-31\, 2026\n9am – 3:30pm Eastern and a 1-hour lunch break at 12pm\nAgenda of the 3 days can be viewed here: ACRE Agenda\n\nVenue:\nOnline\, Zoom \nCost:\n\n$465 per person\nRefunds: Request for refund must be submitted by July 17\, 2026\n\nCourse Certification Requirements:\n\nAttend all days of zoom classes\nComplete all assigned coursework\nComplete self-directed online coursework (Reading\, Webinars\, and Quizzes)\nView a full list of the course requirements here: Certification Requirements \n\nCertification:\nAttendees who successfully complete our course will receive an ACRE Basic Certification. This is a nationally recognized professional certificate. Direct service providers of Supported Employment and Community Participation Supports are required to have this or CESP equivalent in PA. \nAccommodations:\nThe Arc of Pennsylvania will provide accessibility accommodations requested at least 30 days in advance. \nQuestions:\nEmail Anthony Chan at achan@includemepa.org 
URL:https://thearcpa.org/event/acre-july-29-31-2026/
LOCATION:United States
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