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The Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership Center was established in October 2005 as an organization of parents of children with disabilities reaching out to assist other parents of children with disabilities and special health care needs, and professionals. The PEAL Center began as the parent training and information center ( PTI ) serving 43 counties in central and western Pennsylvania with a focus on education and community supports. The staff of the PEAL Center PTI provides two services to parents, youth and professionals: individual assistance and referral to parents and professionals to help identify needed resources and assistance to parents to resolve disputes with schools ; and, training to ensure parents understand and can navigate the special education process and have knowledge of best practices. The PEAL Center offers training on education issues in the 43 counties covered by the parent training and information center, and training on health care issues and home and community supports statewide. In March of 2007 the PEAL Center held its first conference on and held its second annual conference on in March of 2008. The PEAL conference has qu ickly become a valued event for both parents and professionals. The conference provides an opportunity to learn from nationally and internationally recognized presenters about community participation and inclusion, effective strategies on inclusive education, and parent leadership in children?s health care and community supports. In June 2007 the PEAL Center established the first statewide Family to Family Health Information Center ( F2FHIC ) in Pennsylvania. The PEAL F2F provides individual assistance and training on access to health care, insurance, and community support services statewide. The PEAL Center F2FHIC created the Parent Leadership Institute to develop skills and knowledge of emerging parent leaders. The first cadre of parents completed the Parent Leadership Institute in May of 2008. In July 2007 the PEAL Center began an project in Erie County working with educators and families in the Erie City School District and Millcreek Township School District to support families seeking inclusive education services for their daughters and sons, and to create an infrastructure to support inclusive practices within those school systems. In March 2008 the PEAL Center began a to increase capacity to support students in the Least Restrictive Environment. Activities of the school reform project include a leadership project for parents on school reform issues ; presenting a School Leaders Symposium on Inclusive Education for principles and school psychologists ; and presenting sign language classes for young children and their parents, care givers and early intervention staff in locations around central and western Pennsylvania. The first cadre of the Project for Parent Engaged in Advocacy for Change in Education ( PEACE ) began in May of 2008.

Located in Braddock, PA, Heritage Community Initiatives stands out as a beacon of support and assistance for the local community. This social services organization serves as a vital resource for individuals and families in need, offering a wide range of programs and initiatives aimed at promoting well-being and empowerment. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and collaboration, Heritage Community Initiatives works tirelessly to address social challenges and create a more equitable society. Through their innovative approach and dedicated team, they strive to make a positive impact on the lives of those they serve, fostering a sense of hope and resilience within the community. Generated using this place's available information

The Oncology Nursing Society is a professional organization of more than 33,000 registered nurses and other health care providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research and administration in oncology nursing. Established in 1975, the organization includes more than 200 chapters and over 30 special interest groups. It provides information and education to nurses worldwide. The society plays an active role in advocacy activities at the local, state, national and international levels. Its members comprise staff nurses, advanced practice nurses, case managers, educators, researchers, and consultants and other health care professionals. The Oncology Nursing Society offers nurses in cancer care a full range of educational, clinical and inspirational publications, and is located in Pittsburgh.