When we say Game on State is “Everybody’s Arcade”, we mean it. We hope to fill our entertainment space with a diverse and inclusive community who together can enjoy the nostalgic and modern gaming experiences in the heart of downtown Media. And, when you leave, we want you to go with great memories of the time that you spent with us as well as some candy to remember how sweet it was.

Creating a place where parents whose child who is on the autism spectrum, diagnosed with PDD-NOS, and/or sensory processing disorder can connect, learn, and support one another.

"Our strength is in our numbers because we are all pieces of the puzzle."

Find a support group in your county using this database.

The Philadelphia Autism Project works closely with the ASERT Collaborative (www.paautism.org) to bring together existing resources for families, providers and self-advocates. The Philadelphia Autism Project adds Philadelphia-specific resources to the ASERT website. Information that can be found on ASERT include:

• A searchable database of resources
• Data projects that inform program development and needs, including the Autism Census and Autism Needs
• Assessment
• Free CME credits and accessible trainings through e-learning courses
• A calendar of events and trainings across PA
• Stay updated on ASERT, by signing up for the newsletter

The PA Family Network was created under the leadership of Vision for Equality and is supported by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) as part of Pennsylvania’s Community of Practice: Supporting Families Throughout the Lifespan. The mission of the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is to support Pennsylvanians with developmental disabilities to achieve greater independence, choice and opportunity in their lives.

TALL was founded in July 2014 by three certified special education teachers. After spending many years in high school classrooms, we saw the need for continued learning and programming for our students as they made the transition into the adult world, especially in their world of employment. Like all adults grow in their jobs, we felt it was a necessity for those with disabilities to be able to do the same. TALL set out to support our clients to become active members in their community and to be able to showcase their skills. With this mindset, TALL was born!

TALL currently provides services for a few Delaware County school districts for students transitioning into adulthood. We also are service providers for OVR (Office of Vocational Rehabilitation) and ODP (Office of Developmental Program). OVR services include Supported Employment (Curriculum Based Work Assessments, Job Finding/Development, Job Retention, Job Mentoring, and Job Coaching). ODP services include Supported Employment (Job Finding/Development and Job Coaching) and Enhanced In Home & Community Habilitation. To learn more about these service providers, contact us today!

We are the leader in education, treatment, and support services to children and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges. Click below to learn about our Vision, Mission & Values; Our Approach; Our History; and Our Leadership Team. Continue reading for more on our unified commitment and national reach.



Click here to learn more about our new Office of Employee Engagement.

The Adapted Technology Program (ATP) at Inglis has connected people with physical disabilities to the world through technology for more than 20 years. Long recognized for its outstanding work with residents using the Inglis House Computer Lab, the program has recently expanded through grant funding so that people between the ages of 18-64 with disabilities throughout the Greater Philadelphia can increase their technology access and skills.

Much of the Adapted Technology Program is funded by grants and individual donors to help bridge the gap for people with disabilities and accessible technology.

The PASSAGE Program focuses on the transition to adulthood for autistic teens and young adults, ages 14-25. The transition to adulthood is a time when many youth exercise increased levels of independence and personal choice. This period is also marked by the phasing out of supports that autistic people and their families have come to rely on through their schools and child-focused providers for mental and physical health. PASSAGE Program aims to support and better empower young people to achieve their goals and attain fulfilling levels of independence through rigorous research, field-leading clinical care, and accessible trainings and resources for autistic young people, their families, and care providers. The program's overarching goal is to improve the quality of life of autistic adults and their families.

HUNE is a not for profit organization that provides free bilingual (English and Spanish) programs, supports, and services on all aspects of special education. HUNE’s programs include special education training and information, support, and limited individual assistance for youth with disabilities and families of exceptional children 0-26 years of age. HUNE also provides an after-school and summer program for youth 14-21 years of age.

The Autism Cares Foundation (ACF) was founded in 2007 by Linda and Frank Kuepper, parents of a child with autism. Their goal was to establish an organization focused on improving life experiences of individuals with disabilities. Their goal was for all individuals to have age-appropriate activities to enjoy in a safe and secure environment. The roster grew from six activities in the first year to nearly 100 in year three.

Today, the participants can enjoy over 200 activities each year. These include arts & crafts, bowling, bounce events, movies, physical fitness, glee club, holiday parties, dances, prom, and so much more. The participating families consider ACF events essential for overall well-being.

In 2016, Autism Cares Foundation began an Adult Services Division (ASD) focused on providing adults with disabilities facilities and community services. ASD has grown to include an Adult Day Program, Home and Community Program, and job training and development to be offered in the near future. Moving forward, we plan to continue to develop ASD programs addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout their lifetime.

Our mission is to assist and empower people with disabilities and their families to seek quality and satisfaction in their lives as well as equal access to supports and services. We believe that all people have a right to live a happy and meaningful life, which include:

• The power, authority, and resources to control their own destiny
• A sense of belonging and acceptance for who they are
• Being treated with dignity and respect
• The chance to participate as valued members of their community
• Options, creativity and security in their everyday lives
• Meaningful and loving personal relationships
• The opportunity to express their own spirituality
• Access to good health care

A vision grounded firmly in community.

For twenty five years we have been working to ensure that individual has opportunity to enter the workforce, earn a fair wage, and reach their full potential. Through our time-tested model of one-on-one skills assessment and vocational training, we help individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities find and retain meaningful jobs.

CIS helps people with disabilities find meaningful employment and provides the support to succeed. Through partnerships with public agencies, businesses, schools, universities, and community organizations, CIS works to build a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable workforce. Our work has helped thousands of people find employment, and has helped hundreds of local employers meet their workforce needs.

Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) is a statewide, non-profit organization that helps individuals with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians acquire the assistive technology devices and services they want. PATF is a state and federally-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and is the Commonwealth’s designated Alternative Financing Program (AFP) under the federal Assistive Technology Act. PATF is one of 42 AFPs and state financing entities in the U.S. and territories.

In the community-based instruction program, the OPTIONS program uses an apartment setting, in which students participate in hands-on, real-life experiences while enhancing or further strengthening their independent living skills. These skills could include but are not limited to: relationship building, social thinking, self-advocacy, and problem-solving. The students develop increased awareness and confidence in community living. They practice pedestrian safety, increasing their awareness of potential dangers, and strategies to use if faced with dangerous situations. They learn to access community resources both in person and virtually, including banks, post offices, retail and grocery stores, malls, local colleges, businesses, libraries, and recreational facilities. While out in the community, participants receive training, practice, and experience with a variety of crucial social and self-advocacy skills that are required for independent living.

• Community Living and Learning provides instruction and supervision for 1 to 4 days a week. 
• SAILS provides an environment with intense supervision with a smaller ratio of staff to students.

OPTIONS curriculum will include but is not limited to:

• Social Thinking, Self Determination, Self-Advocacy
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Health and Safety
• Personal Awareness and Care
• Recreational and Leisure Activities
• Accessing Community Resources
• Domestic Maintenance

Students Acquiring Independent Living Skills (SAILS) is a new full time class located in a community setting. SAILS is designed to increase the independent living and social interactions of young adults with a suggested minimum age of 17 with a variety of disabilities, including autism, who upon graduation could be expected to live semi-independently and/or participate in supported employment. The emphasis of SAILS is on the acquisition and application of functional and age-appropriate skills in a naturalistic context. Students will receive intensive training in functional daily living skills and community access to develop and/or enhance their present skills. SAILS will provide a continuum of instruction through the four domains: Domestic, Vocational, Community and Recreation & Leisure. The use of time, handling money, hygiene and health are also areas that may be explored, based on student need.

The Adult Program provides assessment, job-development and coaching support for clients who are no longer covered under the umbrella of Special Education Services. The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) has contracted with DCIU to provide these services. Since 1995, DCIU has provided extended supported employment services to the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities(OIDD) for eligible adults.

The Advanced College Transition program is held on the Campuses of Villanova University and Delaware County Community College. This transition program on a college campus supports students who are academically prepared to seek a degree or certification from a post-secondary institution but may require support to handle the social and emotional demands of a college environment. The program provides support for students age 17 to 21 and offers services beyond the scope of typical student supports. The program offers:

• Academic Coaching
• Social Thinking and Interaction Enrichment
• Self-Advocacy and Self-determination Coaching
• Campus-Life Integration

Travel Instruction

Students 16 years of age and older with disabilities are provided the necessary skills to travel safely in their community using public transportation. Intensive, one-on-one instruction on how to travel safely and independently within the community, including the use of public transportation is provided. Travel Instruction is an important component of a student's transition to independence and employment.