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April 17, 2024

Three New Printable Forms on the DSP Handbook App!

You asked and we delivered! In response to your requests, we’ve added three new printable forms to the DSP Handbook app. Blood Pressure Log: Sometimes a person may have high blood pressure, otherwise known as Hypertension. The treating medical professional may want to obtain a record of the person’s blood pressure prior to prescribing a medication or may want a record...

Resources/Technology

April 10, 2024

For The Love of Pets!

April 11th is National Pet Day. It is an unofficial holiday that was created to encourage people to appreciate the role that pets play in our lives. It’s also a day meant to bring awareness to all the animals currently living in shelters and in need of a home. If you’ve ever had a pet, you know first-hand how much...

Everyday Life/General

April 3, 2024

We All Grieve: Understanding How to Support People with Autism

As the holiday season ends, we all know that feeling of taking down the festive holiday décor and boxing it up for the next year. For some people, it might bring a feeling of joy to have some organization back into their home. For some, it may bring a sense of sadness and change to let the excitement of the...

General/Resources

March 27, 2024

Morgan’s Wonderland: A Theme Park for All

Who loves going to a theme park in the summer?! Many people take a day and visit their favorite theme park. They enjoy the sights and sounds, rides, spending time with their family and friends, and let’s not forget about the incredible food! Let me introduce you to a theme park in San Antonio, Texas…Morgan’s Wonderland. What makes this theme...

General/Resources

March 20, 2024

Support People in the Face of Trauma

You may be aware many people receiving support from our system have experienced trauma. As a supporter in the system, what does that mean for us? One thing it means is that we must humble ourselves to maybe look at the person’s response to their world a little differently. We may feel we know the reason a person is responding...

General/Resources

March 13, 2024

New Stars are Born

I love musical theater! As I am in my car traveling throughout nine counties in Pennsylvania, I listen to Sirius XM’s On Broadway station. Recently I was listening to Seth Rudetsky and heard him excitedly say that he would be interviewing some of the cast from How To Dance in Ohio. It caught my attention. Seth said how much fun the...

General/Resources

March 6, 2024

Getting Crafty in Butler, PA

There is a wonderful art studio in Butler, located just north of the Clearview Mall called Steele’s Brushes and Ceramics. They’ve got some really cool things going on there to spark that creativity. Most recently they’ve started sessions called “Crafting Connections-Empowering All Abilities.” These sessions take place Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. and were developed for...

Community/Resources

February 28, 2024

Don’t Miss the Open House and Transition Vendor Fair

I can’t wait to see everyone. This will be my first year at the Glade Run Open House and Transition Fair. If you know me, you know the first thing I will do is try out the COFFEE! After that I will be ready to meet all the vendors. As a book lover, I really want to make it to...

Community/General

February 21, 2024

iPad Lending Program Teams Up With Assistive Technology Coordinator of Tech OWL

At the HCQU we have some exciting news! You may be aware of the fact that we have an iPad lending program, where a request to borrow an iPad can be made through supports coordination for self-advocates. This FREE service is available to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who reside in Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer,...

General/Resources/Technology

February 14, 2024

Love the Community, Raise Employment Opportunities: Luv Michael

Work, work, work. We all have to do it. But do you ever consider that you get to work? You get to wake up and go. You get to serve with whatever capabilities, skills, and education you have. Not everyone has that privilege. Or rather than privilege, is it a basic human right? So often our community takes for granted...

General