For people with disabilities, this is achievable when you are surrounded by people that respect the many unique challenges you face and are committed to being a lifelong resource.
Achieva is an organization of individuals, professionals, and community partners to help you reach your individualized goals.
Supported employment uses person-centered tools to help people secure and keep a job in a field they desire to work in while offering benefits counseling to ensure vital government benefits are maintained.
Saturday, 
711 Bingham StreetFree parking is available all around the building. Registration is mandatory, and is limited to five families per each one half (1/2) hour. Please choose an arrival time and bring a camera! If you're extra festive, we encourage you to wear costumes. We'll have some fun photo props, too!
Thursday,
Empowered Voices meet virtually. The remaining dates in December are 7 & 21 from 6 - 8 p.m. The schedule for 2024 will change to MONTHLY ONLY on the third Thursday. Achieva's Empowered Voices Leadership Group is driven by the voices and interests of its self-advocates.
Thursday,
Inclusive health education is fundamental to living a healthy life, yet students with disabilities often miss out on this essential knowledge. Let's bridge this gap together by discussing the importance of health education for students with disabilities.
Working with the entire disability community has provided us with an understanding of the issues you face & the knowledge to help you navigate your options.
Achieva has selected Mary Hartley as the incoming President of The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh. Mary will join Achieva on February 12, 2024, just prior to the retirement of her predecessor, Nancy Murray.
Janice E. Bollman, a trustee on the Autism Connection of PA Board, an affiliate of Achieva, recently passed away. The many friendships she established through her lifetime became just like family to her.
Do you have a child with an individualized educational plan (IEP)? Are they going through secondary transition planning or do they need to? Do you need assistance on understanding the process? Being a part of this project will provide you with all the information in one place!