Independent Living Resources
Helpful Documents
Gold Book: Understanding the Office of Developmental Programs
The mission of the Office of Developmental Programs is to support Pennsylvanians with developmental disabilities to achieve greater independence, choice, and opportunity in their lives. Their vision is to continuously improve an effective system of accessible services and supports that are flexible, innovative, and person-centered.
In the Gold Book, you will find information to help guide you through the intellectual disability and autism services, supports, and resources in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Gold Book: Understanding the Office of Developmental Programs
Financial Fundamentals: Discussion Starters
Six topics to help youth/young adults with disabilities and their families get a handle on their financial future.
Financial Fundamentals: Discussion Starters
Financial Fundamentals: Discussion Starters (Spanish)
A Brief Guide to Special Needs Trusts for Families
A special needs trust, or supplemental needs trust, provides for the maintenance of an individual with disabilities by supplementing, rather than replacing, government benefits.