WHO WE ARE

Priority Human Services is licensed by the Office of Developmental Programs under the PA Department of Human Services to support adults with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism.

PHS is guided by the principles that individuals with disabilities are people first and should not be defined by their disabilities. Also, we believe that individuals with disabilities have the capacity to engage in lifelong learning as well as the right to lead lives they choose. They have the right to develop to their full potential and participate in the communities in which they reside. In view of this, our employees are trained to adopt a person-centered approach with a focus on partnering with residents and collaborating with their support network (such as family, friends, neighbors, support coordinators etc) to foster autonomy, promote independence, maintain health and safety, find meaningful roles in their community and to feel valued as community members.

Community Integration

Residential Services extend beyond the home and into the community. PHS supports residents to:

• Social and recreational activities
• Cultural and Faith Based Activities
• Encouragement and Support for Independent Choices of Activities
• Accessing and utilizing community resources such as libraries, shopping centers etc.

Transportation is provided to enable residents access local community integration activities including appointments and work. We do not however transport family members of residents.