Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County Goodwill's Career Development Department offers job training and placement services to individuals who suffer from a disability or disadvantage Boothwyn Willowbrook Shopping Center 3294 Chichester Avenue (610) 494-8412 Chadds Ford – Rt. 202 255 Wilmington-West Chester Pike (610) 558-3722 Holmes MacDade Plaza Shopping Center 2137 MacDade Boulevard (610) 586-6360 Swarthmore Swarthmorewood Shopping Center 725 S. Chester Road (610) 543-4399 Darby 201 East Baltimore Ave (610) 623-2970 Liberty Resources Inc. The purpose of this program is to help youth/young adults with various disabilities transition into adulthood the best way they need to and offer connections with other youth that are experiencing similar challenges. Mary Beth Morgan Youth Transitioning Coordinator Liberty Resources Inc. 714 Market St. Suite 100 Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone: 215-634-2000 Ext: 335 Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS) Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS) provides a collection of services designed to help special children and adults achieve their dreams and live meaningful lives. TaraColleen Macatee Executive Director 1084 Lancaster Ave. 2nd Floor Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 #267-295-2222 Office of Intellectual Disabilities (OID) (OID) provides a variety of services for persons with intellectual disabilities, including many purchased from community organizations. All services are planned, coordinated and monitored by OID and promote Deputy Administrator: Susan Proulx, Psy.D. Location: 20 S. 69th Street Upper Darby, PA 19082 Phone:
optimal independence for individuals and their families 610-713-2330 Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) OVR provides vocational rehabilitation services to help persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment. NORRISTOWN Vocational Rehabilitation Services (serves Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties) 1875 New Hope Street Norristown, PA 19401-3146 484-250-4340 Voice 484-250-4357 TTY 800-221-1042* Voice 888-616-0470* TTY Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) OBH combines the services for mental health and drug and alcohol. Administrator: Jonna L. DiStefano 20 S. 69th Street Upper Darby, PA 19082 Phone: 610-713-2365 DCIU OPTIONS Job coaching and meaningful day activities Barbara Burger 610-938-9000 x2317 Ken’s Krew Ken's Krew enables individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to successfully enter the workforce by providing access to good jobs and to professional training and support to prepare for and sustain employment. Karen LaPera, Director of Vocational Training Phone: (215) 482-6980 Email: Website: ARC of Delaware County The Arc of Delaware County helps children and adults with disabilities with: Education, Training, & Employment Residential Services In-Home Training Group Recreation & Family Support Case Management & Service Coordination Guardianship Services 740 S. Chester Rd. Suite G Swarthmore, PA 19081 Phone: 610-544-6600 Email: Website: Freedom Valley Disability Center Freedom Valley Disability Center is a civic organization dedicated to serving individuals in the area with disabilities F. Ann Cope 3607 Chapel Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073
Developmental Services (a division of Catholic Social Services) The Developmental Programs division offers person-centered services in residential, community and day program settings that promote inclusion, and advocacy., including Day Programing, Adult Training Facility,Community Programs, etc. Community Outreach Program: The Community Outreach Program (COP) is a Home and Community Habilitation program which offers life enriching programs and supports to adults with developmental disabilities and their families, while they live at home within the community. 484.475.2465 or email at dpweb@chs-adphila.org. All mail correspondence can be sent to: Developmental Programs 1797 Sproul Road Springfield, PA 19064 Website: Elwyn Supports for Living Supports for Living in a variety of residential settings and service programs promote individualized health care, social development, employment, recreation, community integration and other aspects of daily living. For more information, please contact our corporate office: 111 Elwyn Road, Elwyn, PA 19063, 610-891-2000 Website: Elwyn Work Centers (Sheltered Workshops) Elwyn’s Work Centers encourage and support individuals to develop appropriate work habits, attitudes, and skills in a structured and supervised setting. While performing contract work, individuals learn task completion, safety in the workplace, problem solving, following directions, and dependability. Individuals earn a commensurate wage for their work and receive a paycheck every two weeks. Bridgewater OTC located at 1 Judy Way, Aston, PA Kevin Dugan Center located at 111 Elwyn Road, Elwyn, PA. Lansdowne Work Center located at 117 Fairview Ave, Lansdowne, PA. Post Work Center located at 147 S. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, PA Philadelphia Work Center located at 4040 Market Street,
Philadelphia PA.For admissions please call 610.364.3558. Media Vocational Center located at 111 Elwyn Road, Elwyn, PA For admissions please call 610.891.2910. Delaware Work Center located at 321 E. 11th Street, Wilmington, DE For admissions please call 302.658. 8860. Orange County Work Center located at 18325 Mount Baldly Circle, Fountain Valley, CA. For admissions please call 714.557-6313 or visit website at For more information, please contact our corporate office: 111 Elwyn Road, Elwyn, PA 19063, 610-891-2000 Website: Delaware County Community College Disabilities Services Supports for students with disabilities attending DCCC Ann Binder, Director, Disability Services 610 325-2748 Institute on Disabilities, Temple University The Institute is a vibrant, diverse organization with more than 40 staff members, including students and is considered a national leader in leadership development, assistive technology, Disability Studies, justice for people with disabilities, policy analysis and inclusive education. 1755 N 13th Street, Student Center, Room 411S, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215) 204-1356 PIAT - Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology (Part of Institute on Disabilities) Public awareness, information and referral, advocacy, and training to enhance access to assistive technology for all Pennsylvanians with disabilities. Activities include development, implementation, and Telephone Voice: 800-204-PIAT (7428), in state TTY: 866-268-0579, in state Voice: 215-204-1356 TTY: 215-204-1805
who participate in this sport worldwide. Child Guidance Resource Centers ID Socialization Program: provides scheduled recreation and socialization opportunities for adults 21 years and older with developmental disabilities. Phriend Program: individualized mentor program in Delaware County that helps adults manage their own recovery and advocacy by pairing them with a Certified Peer Support Specialist Child Guidance Resource Center's Meson Residential Program (TRY) is a 10-48 month residential program in Delaware County for transitional adults ages 18-25 with mental illnesses that provides a safe and comfortable living environment. 2000 Old West Chester Pike Havertown, PA, 19083 484-454-8700 Collage COLLAGE provides recreational opportunities to promote social interaction in children and adults. Activities built self-advocacy and teach boys and girls valuable skills in a fun, safe and respectful environment. Participants meet twice weekly. 2600 Wayland Road, Berwyn, PA 19312 For program schedules, contact: 610-356-7355 or Community Arts Center CAC offers countless opportunities to create and enjoy the visual arts. Classes for all ages, exhibits in our spacious new gallery, an active outreach program, an artisans’ gift shop, and frequent fine art and craft sales allow people to come together and bring art and creativity into their lives. 414 Plush Mill Rd Wallingford, PA 19086 (610) 566-1713 DELCO Parks and Recreation The mission of the Delaware County Parks and Recreation Department is to provide and promote quality recreation programs, facilities and services to the residents of Delaware County Director:Marc J. Manfre Phone: 610-891-4663 610-891-4664 Location: 1671 N. Providence Road Providence Township, PA 19063
Residential Services Adult Day Programs Creative Programs The Melmark Players The Melmark Players The Joybells Traveling Art Show The Room The Meadows The Chris Maurer Vocational Program Music Works MusicWorks provides music therapy services to restore, improve and maintain the quality of life of all individuals throughout the Delaware Valley who are challenged by autism, special needs, illness or aging. HAVERTOWN: 2050 West Chester Pike, Suite 115 Havertown, PA 19083-2742 610-449-9669 SWARTHMORE: BENONIS CENTER 1000 Fairview Avenue Swarthmore, PA 19081 Recreation Pennsylvania Recreation & Leisure Services for Persons with Disabilities PA's Recreation & Leisure help line is nearing the final stages of development. When the line is operational, persons who have disabilities and are seeking information about recreation and leisure resources may call the toll-free number, 1-877-986-4550 (Voice) or (TTY). Callers will be connected to an Information Specialist in one of six regional offices. This professional and friendly staff is ready to provide callers with support, information, and referrals to organizations that provide recreation and leisure services for individuals with disabilities. The helpline is intended for persons of all ages and disabilities. Contact: 1-877-986-4550 (Voice) or 1-877-986-5432 (TTY). Contact: 1-877-986-4550 (Voice) or 1-877-986-5432 (TTY). RecCare, Inc. RecCare provides therapeutic recreation ("TR") support services, on a one to one basis, for persons with 501 Washington Lane, Suite 204A, Jenkintown, PA 19046 |
developmental disabilities and a wide variety of special needs. 215-844-1295 (phone) 215-844-3797 (fax) THORNCROFT EQUESTRIAN CENTER Our mission is to develop the physical and emotional well-being of all people including those with special needs. We are committed to personal growth and education in an equestrian environment of respect and love. 190 Line Road Malvern, PA 19355 610.644.1963 610.644.9342 (fax) Variety - The Children’s Charity Includes Variety Club Camp Variety - The Children’s Charity of Greater Philadelphia has continued its mission to build social competence in children and youth with physical and developmental disabilities by engaging them in educational, recreational and leisure activities, while connecting families to resources. Variety serves children between and age 21 with temporary and/or permanent disabilities resulting from injury, illness, or congenital conditions. Philadelphia Headquarters 1520 Locust Street 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: (215) 735-0803 Variety Club Camp & Developmental Center 2950 Potshop Road PO Box 609 Worcester, PA 19490 Phone: (610) 584-4366 Fax: (610) 584-5586 Clinic for the Disabled, Inc. The Legal Clinic for the Disabled (LCD) provides free high-quality legal services to low-income people with physical disabilities and to the deaf and hard of hearing in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania. 1513 Race Street | Philadelphia, PA 19102 | 215.587.3350 PHONE | 215.587.3166 FAX Delaware County Community College Workforce Entry Center Services: Delaware County Community College, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Office of Employment and Training form a collaborative effort of all agencies involved in job training and career exploration through PA Career Link programs. Must be 18 years old. 901 S. Media Line Rd. Media, PA 19063 Delaware County Career Link Services: Job training, job search assistance, and resume assistance. 701 Crosby St., Ste. B Chester, PA 19013 Phone #: 610-447-3350 Delaware County Youth Employment Services Services: Summer employment program for adolescents. (For program information in fall and winter please call 610-713-2200.) 20 S. 69th St. Darby, PA 19023 Phone #: 610-713-2223