Looking for additional information and resources?   Check here for links to other organizations and resources in the community. 

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Children's Health and Development Links

• National Children's Study in Westmoreland  --  Why is Westmoreland County looking for 1,000 pregnant women?
• Diagnosing Learning Disabilities -- An informative article

Some of the best online and mobile early learning resources are now available free of charge on a new website, the Fred Rogers Center Early Learning Environment™—“Ele” for short. Families, family child care providers, and teachers can visit the site to access a library of more than 100 high quality ebooks, videos, mobile apps, music, and more, all designed to promote early literacy and other learning and development for children from birth to age five. Ele’s online community provides a safe place to ask questions and participate in discussions with other families and early childhood professionals. Visit Ele today at

www.yourele.org.

Financial Assistance Help

On Monday, July 11, United Way of Allegheny County hosted a press conference to announce the availability of over $100 million in foreclosure aid for Pennsylvania through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program (EHLP), and the launch of PA 2-1-1 Southwest.

PA 2-1-1 Southwest will provide an easy way for residents to get connected to this funding, and to other vital human services. PA 2-1-1 Southwest is launching in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Residents located outside of the service area should dial 1-800-552-4171 to reach a 2-1-1 representative.

Safety-Related Links

• YakTrax -- Light-weight traction devices that fit on your shoes.
• Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities -- www.readypa.org

Employee Benefits Link

Are you an employee of accessAbilities with benefits questions?  Please visit HRconnection to see frequently asked questions and learn more about your personalized benefits options.