March 26, 2026 - 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
PennWest Edinboro
Frank G. Pogue Student Center
405 Scotland Road, Edinboro, PA 16444

About Health Matters Northwest

The PEAL Center’s Health Matters Conference is offered at no charge to attendees and is a conference that is designed to empower and connect parents and family members of youth with disabilities, youth and young adults with disabilities, educators, healthcare providers, service professionals, and community organizations. This event focuses on advancing best practices, sharing innovative strategies, and highlighting evidence-based approaches that support young people with disabilities and their families.

Travel reimbursement is available.

For questions, please email: [email protected]

Gab Bonesso

Pittsburgh’s Gab Bonesso is an award-winning standup comedian, a Nationally recognized public speaker who was recently named “Top 100 Speaker on Mental Resilience” by the EZ Care Clinic in San Francisco.

Gab combines her real life stories with her joke writing ability to keep her talks brutally honest and hysterical. Gab’s mental health talks have been described as “extreme raw honesty”. Gab truly feels no shame in her mental health diagnosis and hopes to spread awareness and kindness to those living with mental health disorders.
Jenee’ N. Oliver, Esq.

An experienced litigator who has litigated a range of cases including Criminal Defense, Civil Rights and Family Law. At DRP, Ms. Oliver has worked on a range of matters, including employment discrimination, housing discrimination, vocational rehabilitation services, and transportation matters.

She is currently focusing on issues impacting access to health care for people with disabilities, including physical and communication barriers, and how to address them through education, training, and policy advocacy.

Community Partners Tabling at Health Matters Northwest

We’re excited to welcome several community organizations who will be tabling at Health Matters Northwest. These partners offer advocacy, resources, and support to individuals with disabilities and their families throughout Pennsylvania.

Data Table
Education Law Center – PA (ELC)	The Education Law Center works to ensure that all children in Pennsylvania have access to a quality public education through advocacy, legal support, and family resources.
F2MAX	F2MAX supports individuals with disabilities and their families through advocacy, education, and community-based support.
Voices for Independence	Voices for Independence is a Center for Independent Living that empowers people with disabilities to live independently and participate fully in their communities.
PA Family Network	PA Family Network provides families of individuals with disabilities with training, peer support, and information to help plan for the future.
The Arc of Erie County	The Arc of Erie County supports and advocates for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Milestone Pediatric Complex Care Resource Center	Milestone’s Pediatric Complex Care Resource Center helps families of children with complex medical needs connect to resources, support, and care coordination.
Disability Rights Pennsylvania	Disability Rights Pennsylvania protects and advocates for the civil rights of people with disabilities throughout the state.
Local Task Force 5 (LTF 5)	Local Task Force 5 brings families, educators, and community members together to share resources and improve special education services.
Mission Empower	Mission Empower provides programs and resources that help individuals with disabilities build independence and strengthen community connections.
ASERT (Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training)	ASERT provides statewide autism resources, training, and information for individuals with autism, families, and professionals.
PaTTAN (Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network)	PaTTAN works with the Pennsylvania Department of Education to support schools, educators, and families in improving educational outcomes for students with disabilities. They provide training, technical assistance, and resources across the state to support inclusive education and effective services.