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Housing Discrimination and Fair Housing
Information from Private Organizations
Allocating the Burden of Proof in Disability Cases Under the Fair Housing Act
(Separate Website)
This memorandum is meant to serve as a convenient desk reference for advocates who need immediate answers to burden-of-proof questions, particularly in the case of a clients who faces imminent eviction.
By: Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Handling Fair Housing Act Disability Claims in the Context of an Imminent or Pending Eviction Action
(Separate Website)
Information on where to file a Fair Housing Act claim when eviction proceedings are pending in state court.
By: Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Illegality of “Independent Living” Requirements
(Separate Website)
Information on the illegality of “Independent Living” requirements in rental housing, assisted living centers and continuing care retirement communities.
By: Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Just Like Where You and I Live—Integrated Housing Options for People with Mental Illnesses
(Separate Website)
Information on community integration options for people with mental illnesses.
By: Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
The Many Doors to Consumer Empowerment - A Guide to Advocacy for Mental Health Consumers in Pennsylvania
(Separate Website)
This guide was created to help people in Pennsylvania who are dealing with mental illness learn about the mental health system and when, where, and how you can shape it -- if you choose to.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Programs: A Manual for Consumers and Advocates in Southwestern PA
(Separate Website)
This manual focuses on the Waiver programs currently available in Southwestern PA to adults with physical, sensory, and/or developmental disabilities; however, basic information about all the Waivers available in Southwestern PA is included.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
The Psychological Evaluation
(Separate Website)
Information on what to look for in a comprehensive psychological evaluation.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Accessing Behavioral Health Services for your Child: The Interagency Service Planning Team (ISPT) Meeting
(Separate Website)
Information on ISPT Meetings and how to proepare for one.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Advocating for Behavioral Health Services for your Child
(Separate Website)
Tips on how to be a good advocate for in securing Behavorial Health Services for your child.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Understanding "Wraparound" Services for Children in HealthChoices
(Separate Website)
Information on "Wraparound" Services for Children in the HealthChoices program.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Getting Medical Assistance for a Child (under 18) with a Severe Disability, Behavioral or Autism Spectrum Disorder
(Separate Website)
Information on whether a child with a severe disability qualifies for Medical Assistance and how to prove it.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Standards for Disability for a Child with Mental Illness or Bio-Neurological Disorder
(Separate Website)
Information on the disablitiy standards that must be met by a child to qualify for medical assistance.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
How to Obtain Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Services in Pennsylvania
(Separate Website)
Informatin on how to obtain mental health services and how to pay for them.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Mental Health Resources
(Separate Website)
List of resources available for obtaining mental health treatment.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Mental Retardation Commitment Procedures (PDF)
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet briefly addresses the procedures and standards that apply to commitments of adults with mental retardation.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Fact Sheet Regarding Termination of Mental Health Services
(Separate Website)
This Fact Sheet addresses the rights of adults with mental illness who receive notices of termination of services from their residential program providers.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Fact Sheet Regarding Termination of Mental Retardation Services
(Separate Website)
This Fact Sheet addresses the standards and procedures that govern a provider's
decision to terminate mental retardation services.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Mental Retardation Waiver Services in Pennsylvania
(Separate Website)
This booklet attempts to clarify some of the key questions concerning services provided through Medical Assistance waivers to assist individuals with mental retardation, their caregivers, and lay advocates.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Confidentiality of Mental Health Records
(Separate Website)
This Fact Sheet briefly addresses the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Pennsylvania regulations relating to confidentiality.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Psychiatric Patients' Rights to Refuse Treatment
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet is designed to give an overview of the circumstances in which persons who are being treated for mental illness in Pennsylvania have the right to refuse to take psychiatric medications.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
MR Waiver Funding for Camp and Recreation (PDF)
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet briefly outlines the recreational and camp services may be covered under DPW's Home and Community-Based Services Waivers for Persons with Mental Retardation.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations
Mental Health Commitments
(Separate Website)
Information on mental health commitments under the Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Mental Health Services
(Separate Website)
Program website with information helpful to consumers and families with mental health issues.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Intellectual Disabilities Services
(Separate Website)
Informaton on the intellectual and developmental disability service system in Pennsylvania.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Programs: A Manual for Consumers and Advocates in Southwestern PA
(Separate Website)
This manual focuses on the Waiver programs currently available in Southwestern PA to adults with physical, sensory, and/or developmental disabilities; however, basic information about all the Waivers available in Southwestern PA is included.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Special Needs Trust
An overview of what a Special Needs Trust is, who needs one, and how to get one.
By: Northwestern Legal Services
Prisoners' Rights Handbook
(Separate Website)
A handbook which provides an overview of the rights of prisoners.
By: Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project
Long Term Care Supports Guidebook (PDF)
(Separate Website)
This publication is designed for use by persons with disabilities to help find community resources for the issues they face.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Family Medical Leave Act (PDF)
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet presents some general information
about the Family Medical Leave Act.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Guardianship in Pennsylvania (PDF)
(Separate Website)
The purpose of this booklet is to describe Pennsylvania's guardianship procedures to persons with disabilities, their parents, service providers, advocates, and friends.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Inmate Rights under the ADA (PDF)
(Separate Website)
This brochure is designed to provide general answers to a few commonly-asked questions about how the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to inmates.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Power of Attorney
(Separate Website)
This publication provides general information about powers of attorney. This information is in Microsoft Word format.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Private Disability Insurance
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet contains general information about private disability insurance.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Protection From Abuse (PDF)
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet offers a brief overview of the Protection From Abuse Act.
By: Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Continuation of Health Coverage - COBRA
(Separate Website)
Information about a federal program program that provides continued health care coverage for people who lose their benefits.
By: United States Department of Labor
PA Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program
(Separate Website)
Program overview on property tax relief, rebate estimate calculator, commonly asked questions, as well as downloadable forms and instruction booklet. Claimants or spouses 65 years of age or older; widows or widowers 50 years of age or older; and permanently disabled 18 years of age or older may qualify.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
DisabilityInfo.gov
(Separate Website)
Comprehensive online federal government resource specifically designed to provide people with disabilities information from across the government.
By: United States Goverment
Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms
Social Security Benefits Application
(Separate Website)
Online Application for Social Security Retirement, Disability and Spouse's Benefits
By: Social Security Administration
Application for cash assistance, SNAP and Medical Assistance Benefits[PDF]
(Separate Website)
This form is a Application for Cash Assistance, SNAP and Medical Assistance Benefits
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool (B.E.S.T.)
(Separate Website)
The Social Security Adminisitration's Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) is an online tool that you can use to find out if you could be eligible for benefits from any of the programs Social Security administers. This tool will give you eligibility information based on answers you give on the online form.
By: Social Security Administration
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