ALT A person wearing a cowboy hat, boots and jeans is bending over talking to a child in an arena with a dirt floor. Many other people are in the background. First Frontier Circuit logo. A special experience for youth with physical and developmental challenges. Participants will receive hands on rodeo experience, one on one time with contestants, a t-shirt, bandanna, autograph poster, and back number. A child sits atop a bale of hay. Two men wearing cowboy hats are holding each end of the hay bale.

ALT The Arc of Pennsylvania logo. 3 days of Zoom classes with course assignments and self-paced online content. Training qualifies individuals to provide Supported Employment with Pennsylvania’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and Office of Developmental Programs.

ALT Call for Student Shoppe vendors. QR code is top right. PaTTAN is highlighting mini-businesses established by students receiving secondary transition services at the 2026 PDE Conference Student Shoppe. Student eligibility: currently receiving transition services, arrange travel to Hershey Lodge, have ample product for sale. Attend one or two days on Wednesday, February 25 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Thursday, February 26 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ALT The Arc of Pennsylvania logo. Happy holidays! We wish you peace, joy, and unconditional love this holiday season and always. Across the top are evergreen branches decorated with pinecones, ornaments, and a candy cane.

ALT Pic 1 – Tips for an inclusive holiday gathering. Remove obstacles, clear sidewalks, and make sure bathrooms are accessible for guests with mobility challenges. Consider lighting, noise levels, and the challenge of a busy environment for guests with sensory issues. Offer a quiet space to take a break. The Arc of Pennsylvania logo. A row of colorful, snow-topped houses line the bottom.

ALT Pic 2 – Choose inclusive activities so everyone can participate. Modify traditional activities by using adaptive equipment or finding alternative ways for all to join in. Some individuals may not be receptive to physical contact. Respect their boundaries. Similarly, if an individual is giving too many hugs, it is okay to request a high five instead. The Arc of Pennsylvania logo. A row of colorful, snow-topped houses line the bottom.

ALT Pic 3 – Be accepting of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities who may prefer toys or activities that don’t align with age. If you’re unsure how to accommodate a guest, ask! Or include a line in the RSVP of an invite such as, “Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions or require other accommodations to attend.” The Arc of Pennsylvania logo. A row of colorful, snow-topped houses line the bottom.

ALT Pic 4 – Respect all forms of communication from sign language to assistive technology. Don’t exclude anyone from conversations because they are non-verbal. Most importantly: be patient, be kind, have fun! The Arc of Pennsylvania logo. A row of colorful, snow-topped houses line the bottom.

ALT Act now for reduced rate! Five people are seen smiling and clapping. Secure your spot today. Access to 50 plus live, in-person session plus over 40 exhibit booths and student shoppes, a poster session with reception, daily breakfast and refreshments, plated luncheon, and networking opportunities with statewide colleagues. QR code is in bottom left corner.

ALT Logos for Disability Acceptance through Literature, The Arc of Pennsylvania, and Include Me. Cover of the book “Fish in a Tree” by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. Thursdays starting January 15 at 5:30 pm. Sign ups close December 21. No charge to participate. Books provided for participating families. Spots are limited.

ALT Upcoming dates. January 13 to 15, 2026. February 18-20, 2026. March 11 to 13, 2026. Choose from one of the above virtual training sessions for providing Supported Employment and Community Participation Services. A man stands smiling with his arms folded across his chest. He is wearing an orange apron. The Arc of Pennsylvania logo.

ALT The Arc of Pennsylvania logo. Headshot of MaryKate Miller, Program Specialist.

ALT A person is smiling and holding a sketch tablet showing a drawing of an adapted bicycle with the phrase “Riding accessible bikes with my friends!”

ALT A person smiles while holding a small Lego construction of 2 people gardening.

ALT A person smiles while holding a drawing a person in a wheelchair pointing to a picture in a book while saying, “Hey, she looks like me”. Underneath it reads, “Inclusion looks like representation.”

ALT A partially visible person holds an iPad with a graphic that has a row of open hands at the top and a row of many illustrated people across the bottom. Stripes in rainbow colors read, “Everyone is welcome, accepted, celebrated, encouraged, respected, loved.”

ALT Pic 1 – Logos for Disability Acceptance Through Literature book studies, Include Me, and The Arc of Pennsylvania. Covers of 3 books titled A Little Like Magic, Flap Your Hands, and Monster Hands. Virtual story tour for kids ages 5 to 8. Wednesdays starting January 14, 5:00 to 5:45 pm. No charge to participate. Books provided for participating families.

ALT Pic 2 – Logos for Disability Acceptance Through Literature book studies, Include Me and The Arc of Pennsylvania. Cover of a book titled Fish in a Tree. Virtual book study for kids ages 8 to 12. Thursdays starting January 15, 5:30 pm. No charge to participate. Books provided for participating families.

ALT Logos for Inclusive Schools Week and Include Me. Four photos of childrens’ drawings. Three of the drawings are not seen in full or very faint. The fourth shows stick figures playing laser tag. The background is colorful hand drawn stars.

ALT A collage of children’s drawings against a background of colorful hand-drawn stars. A child with glasses holds a yellow sheet of a paper with a faint drawing. A detailed pencil drawing of 3 people labeled, “Ella, Me, Savannah”. A drawing of 2 dinosaurs facing each other. Logos for Inclusive Schools Week and Include Me.