How a Simple Trust Keeps People with Disabilities Independent
The Income Spend Down Trust allows people with modest income overages—up to $500 per month— to deposit that excess into a special trust, keeping them eligible for the Medicaid Waiver.
Supporting You
Everyone wants to live a life of personal significance
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.
Programs & Services
Achieva's Employment Specialists are dedicated to matching workers to gainful employment that corresponds to their skills and interests.
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.
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More employment servicesA variety of housing options support the needs of every person
Achieva provides customized living options based on the needs and wishes of the person with a disability and their family. Whether you are looking for support in your current home, living arrangements with a group of roommates, or a home of your own, Achieva can help.
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Ensuring your child gets a strong start is our priority
If you are concerned about your child's development or you have been asked to select a provider for early intervention services, choose Achieva. Achieva Early Intervention has supported thousands of families for over 45 years as a trusted leader serving Allegheny County, Washington County, and Westmoreland County.
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Special Needs Trusts
Whether you're looking to protect your assets, seek financial assistance through a grant program or plan for the future
Family Support
With 70 years of experience, and employees who understand the needs of families, Achieva offers a variety of services to make your life just a bit easier.
If you're in need of guidance, Achieva can lead you in the right direction.
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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.
Upcoming Events
Empowered Voices
Thursday, Oct 16 2025
Virtual
Empowered Voices meet virtually on the third Thursday of each month from 6 - 8 p.m. Achieva's Empowered Voices Leadership Group is driven by the voices and interests of its self-advocates.
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Learn About PA ABLE and ABLE Age Expansion with Achieva Family Trust
Thursday, Oct 30 2025
Virtual
The PA ABLE Savings Program provides people with disabilities the opportunity for greater control of their finances and to plan a more secure future. It is a savings program offering people with qualifying disabilities a way to save that does not affect their means-tested benefits.
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Future Planning In Uncertain Times
Wednesday, Nov 5 2025
475 E Waterfront Dr, Homestead, PA 15120Homestead, PA 15120
Join us for a hybrid conference at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit in Homestead, PA, focused on the latest in disability services, benefits, and future planning.
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What's Happening at Achieva
Achieva Family Trust Delivers Life-Changing Support to Hundreds of Pennsylvanians with Nearly $2 Million in Grants
More than 900 Pennsylvanians with disabilities received essential assistance this year thanks to the Achieva Family Trust's Charitable Residual Program, which distributed nearly $2 million in grants during the last fiscal year.
The Legacy of Ginny Thornburgh and the Power of Advocacy
In the early 1970s, Ginny joined Arc Allegheny — now part of The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh at Achieva. Her advocacy was hands-on and unrelenting. She led unannounced inspections, documented violations, confronted officials, and engaged the media to expose abuse at state-run institutions.