Gov. Wolf Signs Proclamation designating March 2019 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

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Upcoming Events

Oct 03

Save the Date – Vision for the Future

Thursday, October 3, 2019 - Forest Room, Keystone Building

Oct 03

Vista Partner Events Save the Date – Vision for the Future Thursday, October 3, 2019

LOCATION:

Forest Room, Keystone Building
Harrisburg

DESCRIPTION:

Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) is holding its first financial empowerment conference for people with disabilities on October 3, 2019 in Harrisburg.

“Vision for the Future: Financial Empowerment Conference for Individuals with Disabilities” will bring together individuals with disabilities, family members, service providers, nonprofit organizations, and policy makers to discuss, collaborate, and learn about financial education.

The conference is a one-day, free, accessible event open to the public. Registration is required. A limited number of scholarships are available to people with disabilities and their families to help defray the cost of travel and lodging. Registration opens July 1, 2019.

Oct 03

Walk for Education 2019

Thursday, October 3, 2019 - 1:00 PM The Vista School

Oct 03

Vista Special Events Walk for Education 2019 Thursday, October 3, 2019

TIME:

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

LOCATION:

The Vista School
1021 Springboard Drive, Hershey

Oct 05

Sensory Friendly Morning at The Hershey Story

Saturday, October 5, 2019 - 9:30 AM The Hershey Story Museum

Oct 05

Vista Partner Events Sensory Friendly Morning at The Hershey Story Saturday, October 5, 2019

TIME:

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

LOCATION:

The Hershey Story Museum
63 West Chocolate Ave.
Hershey, PA 17033

DESCRIPTION:

Guests with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other sensory-related sensitivities along with their families and caregivers, are invited to a morning of chocolate fun at The Hershey Story. In addition to molding a chocolate bar, participants may make a fall-themed ornament out of chocolate clay and practice sorting and packing chocolate bars. Additional hands-on activities will include tasting and grinding cocoa nibs, and touching real cocoa beans and cocoa pods. Activities will take place in the classroom. A calming room will be available. Museum Experience included.

Tickets are $9.00 per participant and are available for purchase at the front desk the day of the event, or in advance online.