Vision For Equality

03/14/2026

Caring for Loved Ones With Profound Autism Support Group: Building a Strong Support Team

Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30pm on Zoom

Finding and working with the right support staff can make a big difference for families caring for loved ones with high support needs. In this support group, we’ll talk about how to build a reliable support team, including Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), home health aides, and school staff. We’ll share practical tips for finding staff, communicating your loved one’s needs, setting clear expectations, and building positive working relationships. Families will also have the chance to exchange ideas, challenges, and strategies that have helped them create supportive partnerships.

Registration Link:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Caring for Loved Ones With Profound Autism Support Group: Building a Strong Support Team. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

03/13/2026

My Inclusive Post-High School Resource Fair is a few weeks away! On Saturday, March 28, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., stop by Hall A of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks as my staff and I, The Arc Alliance and a team of local volunteers connect you with over 100 organizations who offer post-secondary opportunities such as employment, job coaching, day programs, transitional services, continued education, supported living programs and more. This event is open to all.

03/12/2026

Register today for this training on Dementia from Philadelphia Coordinated Health Care (PCHC)

Register now for Dementia. Click here to reserve your spot https://www.pchc.org/training.html

03/11/2026

What do you want your family or friends to know when you need care? Are you taking care of a family member? What do they want when they need care?

Join us for this important conversation, led by Marianne Roche.

Register today!

Email Carol Costello- ccostello@visionforequality.org or call
267-702-1601

03/10/2026

Join us for an in-person Advocates and Caregivers’ Cafe.

Friday, March 13, 2026
10:30am to 1:00pm

Register here to attend:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VUmUkITGRsqdu23g1ebt_A?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHn_Z0PRwrCKAlgFXIYFmCu_xgMEo3bNx9nrYYQLN5nW3RhcQdM6GsXhy7VlV_aem_6NU-q3o8p2uj3rhFwctlJQ #/registration

03/10/2026

Join the Pennsylvania Family Network for a new workshop on employment.

Discover what employment can look like in your community. We’ll talk through common questions and concerns, explore the benefits of working, and share how supports like the InVEST Project can help individuals get and keep a job.

Saturday, March 14th
10:00am -11:30am
Register Here- bit.ly/3Mj9lEt

Join us for a NEW presentation this Saturday! A Vision for Employment: What are the Possibilities for You or Your Family Member?

- Find practical solutions to concerns and considerations
- Explore the Possibilities and Benefits of Employment in your Community
- Learn more about the InVEST Project and how the extra supports can help get and keep a job

Saturday, March 14th
10:00am -11:30am
Register Here- bit.ly/3Mj9lEt

03/08/2026

Vision for Equality celebrates International Women’s Day.

International Women's Day (March 8th) celebrates all women, with a dedicated focus on uplifting the 1 in 5 women globally living with disabilities. We recognize the unique challenges disabled women face, honoring their achievements in advocacy, leadership, and technology, and calling for enhanced accessibility, rights, and inclusion.

03/08/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month! Here’s the Governor’s proclamation recognizing Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and celebrating the contributions of every individual.

03/07/2026

Saturday, 3/7, Sandra Carroll will share resources for people with disabilities. Join us!
Zoom link below:
https://cmu.zoom.us/j/97577452070?pwd=aHRXd09vbmdPQ0tGT3NrUmhCVTk2UT09

Join us today and learn from Sandra Carroll about resources you and your familcan benefit from.
Here is the link:

https://cmu.zoom.us/j/97577452070?pwd=aHRXd09vbmdPQ0tGT3NrUmhCVTk2UT09

03/07/2026

Read the IOD's March 2026 newsletter for the latest on our work and achievements, plus upcoming events and opportunities. https://buff.ly/EIITtg0