March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time for raising awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all areas of life and about the barriers that they still sometimes face in connecting to the communities in which they live.

Chester County boasts a strong infrastructure for serving individuals with disabilities.

Handi-Crafters, a Thorndale-based nonprofit, is one of several organizations within the county that provides much-needed programming and service to adults with diverse special needs. It helps individuals find permanent employment, safe housing, and other support services.

If you or someone you know has a disability, there are resources all around that can assist in areas like housing, medical treatment, job placement, and more:

The Arc of Chester County
www.arcofhcestercounty.org
610-696-8090
900 Lawrence Drive in West Chester

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The Arc of Pennsylvania
www.thearcpa.org
717-234-2621
1007 Mumma Road, Suite 100, in Lemoyne

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Disability Rights PA
www.disabilityrightspa.org
215-238-8070
1800 JFK Boulevard, Suite 900, in Philadelphia

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United Way of Chester County
www.unitedwayofchestercounty.org
610-429-9400
495 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 302, in Exton

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Cerebral Palsy Association of Chester County
www.ccdisability.org
610-524-5850
749 Springdale Drive in Exton