.All In Theatre's cast of Aladdin Kids recently sang the national anthem at a Harrisburg Senators’ game. They knocked it out of the park! Tickets now on sale for Aladdin Kids on May 17-19 at the Pollock Center in Camp Hill: thepollockcenter.com/event-schedule…

We’re thrilled the Includi-Con keynote speakers on Jun 25 will be Dr. Julie Causton & Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak of Inclusive Schooling! “Inclusive Lesson Planning” will show how to improve classroom practices so inclusion's a snap. Register: arcpa.org/includicon #IncludiCon2024

Congratulations to Kayla Kosmalski, the new Miss Delaware Teen USA! The high school senior is the first with Down syndrome to win the title. She will now head to the national stage to compete in the Miss Teen USA Pageant on August 1 which will be broadcast live on the CW Network.

The Spring 2024 issue of Include Me News & Tools is now available! Learn more about peer partners in the classroom, an author visit to a Disability Acceptance Through Literature book study, upcoming events, and more! Click here: tinyurl.com/82x3v4er

Come out to City Island on Sat, May 11th from 9 am – 3 pm for the Neurodiverse Network May Mile & Disability Resource Fair. Stop by & say hi to our Include Me staff at our vendor table! Register: ndnet.org/events/neurodi…

DYK the #1 health need for ppl w/disabilities is adequate oral care? 1 in every 10 ppl has a disability & more than 2/3 don’t receive any type of oral care. Learn more about Project Accessible Oral Health’s initiative bringing attn to this critical issue: paoh.org

Join PA Schools Work to walk thru new fact sheets that lay out how school districts across PA would benefit from the current proposed 2024-25 public education budget. The webinar will be available at 2 separate times. Register with QR code or click here: tinyurl.com/3v5z9kk8

PA is updating its Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and requests public input through a survey. This plan guides investments and programs, so they must hear from people with disabilities to ensure inclusion and accessibility.
surveymonkey.com/r/PA-SCORP-25

The latest edition of the ODP Technology Taskforce Newsletter: Technology Today is now available. In it, discover ways to make outdoor activities accessible and fun for all.
tinyurl.com/y5x389h

Applications are now open for Youth & Family Scholarships for the 2024 PA Community of Practice Transition Conference being held July 31-Aug 1 at the Penn Stater Conf Center in State College. To complete an application & more info, go to: forms.office.com/r/X4RBMjRFGx

Only 1 month left to register for Includi-Con! Don’t miss this premier virtual gathering for school personnel/parents to build inclusion skills. Topics incl inclusive lessons, emotional intelligence & hidden curriculum. Act 48 credits available. Register: thearcpa.org/includicon

ONLY 1 HOUR TILL SHOWTIME! Tune in @ 4 pm TODAY to watch SAID-IT's 1st ever student performances. Sarah & Izzy will be sharing their truths on their own terms! SAID-IT is a program that elevates the voices of students w/disabilities. Register now: bit.ly/SAIDIT

The Shapiro administration announced $1.5 million in grant funding to bolster the next generation of special educators. Funds available thru 6/30/26. Learn more by scanning the QR code or click here: tinyurl.com/5933nhjf

TOMORROW! The very 1st SAID-IT student presentations will happen at 4 pm on April 24! Tune in to watch Izzy & Sarah share their truths on their own terms! This event is free thanks to funding from PADDC.
Register now: bit.ly/SAIDIT

'Soon, kids who are deaf or hard of hearing will have a new way to watch some of their favorite shows. Beginning Thursday, April 18, PBS Kids will have ASL available for several series across its free digital streaming platforms for the first time.'

fastcompany.com/91107318/pbs-k…

Save the date to attend ODP’s Employment Symposium called Closing the Gap: Achieving a Workforce with Different Abilities. Hear from employers, employees, ODP, OVR & the Bureau of Special Education.

Meet Sarah! Sarah's presentation will focus on Sarah's ideal world, which includes plenty of sparkles, joy, & pink cheetah print! She is one of the incredible students who will be showcased in the SAID-IT presentation on Wed, Apr 24 at 4 pm. Register at bit.ly/SAIDIT.

Disability Pride Day is being held at the Capitol in Harrisburg on Wed, May 1. This day of advocacy includes visits w/legislators, a rally, a press conference & a Capitol Crawl up the front steps. Register today: tinyurl.com/yd2thdpp
Hosted By Disability Pride Pennsylvania

Join ODP during April in a series of trainings discussing what autism is, how to teach skills, address risk, & apply best practices. These trainings will be recorded & posted to MyODP in May. To learn more, scan the QR Code or click here: tinyurl.com/2vhtepbv

If you’re attending RepDanMiller's Disability and Mental Health Summit today in western Pennsylvania, be sure to stop by to meet Kristen and Nicole at The Arc of Pennsylvania and Include Me table! They’ll be there from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm.