Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania

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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.

VISION STATEMENT: The Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania's vision is that all Pennsylvanians with disabilities are empowered with opportunities and choices, are valued members of their communities fully included in all aspects of community life having access to quality education, employment opportunities, and housing options living free from abuse, neglect and discrimination.

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 »

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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.

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.

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