ADVOCACY

Making Your Voice Heard

For 68 years, Achieva’s disability advocates have been working with families and self advocates to ensure that:

  • Families have access to information, support and advocacy
  • People with disabilities have access to quality educational and community services
  • Policymakers and legislators are informed about disability issues
  • Ideas of self-determination, inclusion and person centered planning are the foundation of individuals supports

The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh at Achieva has advocacy offices in Allegheny, Beaver and Westmoreland counties.  You can contact the Advocacy Department by completing the online form.

Allegheny County                              Melissa with her son and Regina in Harrisburg discussing "Don't cut our lifeline."
412.995.5000 x486
Toll Free 1.888.272.7229 x486

Beaver County
724.775.1602 x711
Toll Free 1.888.272.7229 x486

Westmoreland County
724.837.8159 x112 or x164
412.995.5000 x486
Toll Free 1.888.272.7229 x486