Resources

For Philadelphians with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities:

For people with disabilities:

For Philadelphia families with young children with developmental delays:

If you are concerned about your preschool-aged child’s development, contact Elwyn SEEDs at: 215-222-8054

External Partnerships:

PAR

Today, PAR is the largest and most active association of intellectual disability and autism service providers in Pennsylvania. PAR represents provider organizations whose mission is to serve and support Pennsylvania’s children and adults with autism or intellectual disability. PAR members offer a range of services and supports. 2020 marked our 50th year as the only statewide provider association in the Commonwealth with this exclusive focus.  SPIN has been an active member of PAR for many years.  Visit Site

Ancor

ANCOR has always been and will continue to be your eyes, ears, and voice in Washington, DC. The American Network of Community Options and Resources is a nonprofit trade association representing and advocating on behalf of the more than 800 private providers of services and supports for nearly 500,000 Americans with disabilities that employ over 400,000 direct support staff in 49 states and Washington, D.C. ANCOR’s efforts in the area of public policy, federal legislative and regulatory initiatives, judicial results, state-level initiatives and the culling of leading practices have uniquely positioned it as the national presence for private providers. Congress and federal agencies turn to ANCOR as the authority in our profession. Visit Site

NADSP

NADSP – The National Association of Direct Support Professionals mission is to promote the development of a highly competent human services workforce which supports individuals in achieving their life goals. Visit Site

The Alliance of Community Service Providers

The Alliance, a professional society of fifty specialized agencies, working cooperatively, is committed to improving the quality of services for people with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and challenges from addictions to drugs and/or alcohol through leadership and support of the human services system. Visit Site

Internal Partnerships:

SPARC

We also support an internal Self-Promotion Advocacy Resource Community.  SPARC is a group of over sixty active members whose mission it is to promote independence, choice and civic engagement of adults with intellectual disabilities. There are currently three SPARC chapters at SPIN. All groups meet at the end of each month. Each group has its unique interests: advocating for employment opportunities, learning about their rights or becoming involved in the legislative process.