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 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.

Call the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Supports 412-253-1399.

For older adults with an intellectual disability or autism diagnosis

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

Call 412-253-1399 to speak to a live person Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.

Provider assistance and life supports

Start with The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) for assistance finding a provider

Visit the ODP website 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.

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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