Helpful Resources

 
 
PHLP

PHLP

PHLP- Pennsylvania Health Law Project

PHLP is one of the most important resources for our families.

PHLP’s Mission is:

PHLP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit law firm that represents Pennsylvanians who need help getting or keeping Medicaid (also known as Medical Assistance or MA).   

Through our Helpline, we serve thousands of individuals from across the state each year. We listen to our a client's story and we translate their personal experience into a legal problem to be solved. Sometimes that means challenging a decision to deny or stop Medicaid benefits. We also challenge Medicaid plans when they reduce or deny services.

Taking what we learn from individual cases, we advocate for large-scale policy changes that help others across the state. We also build capacity among consumers, providers, and other advocates by getting out in the community to provide education and training.  Using the law and advocacy, we ensure that Pennsylvanians meet their most basic needs and have a pathway to opportunity. 

 
DRP

DRP

DRP- Disability Rights Pennsylvania

Disability Rights Pennsylvania is another state-wide resource that all families should connect with. DRP protects and advocates for rights of people with disabilities so that they may live the lives they choose, free from abuse, neglect, discrimination, and segregation.

 
Vision for Equality

Vision for Equality

Vision For Equality

To assist and empower people with disabilities and their families to seek quality and satisfaction in their lives as well as equal access to supports and services.

WE BELIEVE that all people have a right to live a happy and meaningful life, which include

  • The power, authority, and resources to control their own destiny

  • A sense of belonging and acceptance for who they are

  • Being treated with dignity and respect

  • The chance to participate as valued members of their community

  • Options, creativity and security in their everyday lives

  • Meaningful and loving personal relationships

  • The opportunity to express their own spirituality

  • Access to good health care

A vision grounded firmly in community.