Disability and Autism Supports

Get support for someone with a disability or autism diagnosis.

Parents with developmental concerns

Start with Alliance for Infants and Toddlers

Visit Alliance for Infants and Toddlers or call 412-885-6000.
Someone can come to your home or a childcare facility. Any child living in Allegheny County age birth to three is eligible.

Allegheny Link

Call 866-730-2368 to speak to a live person Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. about home visiting. If you call after hours, an automated message will give you a list of supports you can access right away. Send an email.

For anyone with an intellectual disability or autism diagnosis

Start with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Supports

Allegheny Link

  • Call 866-730-2368 to speak to a live person Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. If you call after hours, an automated message will give you a list of supports you can access right away.
  • Send an email.

For older adults with an intellectual disability or autism diagnosis

Start with Allegheny Link

  • Call 866-730-2368 to speak to a live person Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. If you call after hours, an automated message will give you a list of supports you can access right away.
  • Send an email.

Office of Developmental Supports may provide supports for eligible older adults with an intellectual disability or autism.

Assistance with choosing a provider and life supports

Start with your Supports Coordinator

Visit the ODP website for assistance finding a waiver provider and to explore qualified providers, service options and data to enhance your choice and decision-making.

Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework and planning tools help users organize ideas, vision, and goals, as well as problem-solve, navigate, and advocate for supports.

The PA Family Network supports families in using the CtLC tools and with planning for supports and services.

Other helpful resources

Have a question or concern about services?

DHS Director's Action Line specialists are available Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM.

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