Always On Our Own, Inc.

11/19/2025

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism (ID/A) and their families to join in a virtual discussion with members of the Division of Policy and Program Innovation.

ODP staff will provide an overview of the ID/A Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) waivers available in Pennsylvania. This session will consist of a brief history of ID/A services in PA, what ODP is, and how the "waivers" came to exist and their purpose.

The session will also include time to explore the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) and ODP’s websites for this information.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2s4ku6ku

11/13/2025

As the holidays approach, remember that PA 211 is here to connect you with community resources — including a list of free Thanksgiving meals available throughout Erie County. 🍂

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is current, details may change. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, simply dial 211.

11/09/2025

Join us for a FREE Mpowered™ Learning Session at our Innovation Learning Center on Wednesday, November 19th from 12:05- 1:00 p.m. for the best way to protect yourself from fraud is to learn how scams work.

Register on Marquette's website here:
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11/09/2025

11/08/2025

Registration is OPEN for the November Parent Cafe session! Click the link or scan the QR code below to register.
bit.ly/ParentCafeFall2025

11/04/2025

Free webinar alert: Learn about changes to Medicaid and SNAP, financial stability, the mindful movement, and advocacy for people with disabilities at "The Alliance for Access and Assets: Building Financial Power Together", on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Our own Mary Hartley will be among the featured speakers - Mary is the president of The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh and Senior Vice President of Achieva.

The event is free and open to all - register here: https://ow.ly/3Op250Xm55O

10/06/2025

📣 Want to be part of a discussion about disability justice? Become a paid participant in our Crip Community Listening Sessions!

What’s the purpose of the listening sessions? We’d like to learn from the disability community to inform coursework at Temple University related to disability justice.

Who can join? This study is a good fit for those age 18 or older who identify as having a disability.

Participants will:
▪️ Be part of a community listening session that will last approximately approximately two hours.
▪️ Attend discussions, either on Zoom or at Temple University main campus in a communal and accessible space (accommodations requests accepted).
▪️ Receive a $30 Visa gift card as compensation for their time and knowledge after completing all research activities.

Interested? Please fill out our screening form. https://buff.ly/1vLhvXf

This research is supported by a Temple University Humanities and Arts Program Grant.

10/01/2025

09/02/2025

We’re two weeks away from the Drive to Success traffic stop course! 🚔

Ptlm. Brocklehurst will proudly represent MPD at this community policing event, working alongside the Autism Society - Northwestern Pennsylvania to support autistic youth and their families.

🗓️ Tuesday, September 16 | 6PM – 8PM
📍 3308 State Street

Learn more and register here: autismnwpa.org/programs