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MISSION STATEMENT:The mission of the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania is to advance, protect, and advocate for the human, civil, and legal rights of Pennsylvanians with disabilities.

Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania (DRN) is a statewide, non–profit corporation designated as the federally–mandated organization to advance and protect the civil rights of adults and children with disabilities. DRN works with people with disabilities and their families to ensure their rights to live in their communities with the services they need, to receive a full and inclusive education, to live free of discrimination, abuse and neglect, and to have control and self–determination over their services. More »

DISCLAIMER: Materials found on this website have been prepared for informational purposes only and are not to be considered legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship. Readers should not act upon information found on this site without seeking professional counsel.

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Bullying and Harassment in Pennsylvania Schools

Bullying and Harassment of Students with Disabilities:

Harassing or bullying a student with a disability can be illegal. If another student or school personnel has seriously intimidated or engaged in abusive behavior towards your child because of your child's disability, use the resources below to help you become informed of yours and your child's rights. Click here for more information and resources.

The Disability Rights Network is in the beginning stages of advocacy on the issue of bullying and harassment in schools. If you would like to participate in a short survey, please click here.

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New and Updated Publications

Newly added:

Children on Medical Assistance Should Never Pay a Co-Pay for Prescriptions Even When They Have Other Private Coverage:  A Fact Sheet for Families and Pharmacies (in Spanish also).  Found in Publications/ Mental Health/Mental Retardation.

Recently updated:

Developing a Special Education Program (in Spanish also); How to be a Good Advocate for Your Child:  Tips for Parents; A Review of Key Timelines.  Found under Publications/Education/Special Education.

Assistive Technology from ACCESS PLUS; Medical Assistance Appeals; How to Pay For Assistive Technology.  Found under Publications/Assistive Technology.

Be sure to check out all the publications on our Publications page!

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Applicable Accessibility Standards to Remote Links

This web site provides numerous links to sites created and maintained by other entities. DRN cannot assure that a site maintained by someone other than DRN meets applicable accessibility standards and will be usable by all visitors.

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