As part of a national organization, our primary goal is to improve supports and services available for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. That’s our responsibility. But locally, we see ourselves as much more! Together, we are a “family” of individuals working together to improve the quality of life for those in the greater Erie area facing challenges. Siblings, parents, friends, teachers, physicians, employers, and social workers – we see everyone as a valuable member of our community.
Providing goods and services to PA residents who have a disability and a demonstrated need.
Some individuals and families lack the resources to access critical special needs support. Achieva Family Trust's Charitable Residual Program provides supplemental supports and services for children and adults with disabilities and a demonstrated need.Achieva Family Trust, like The Arc Erie County, is a member of the Achieva Family of Organizations.
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.
Saturday,
2260 Downs DriveNorthwestern PA Down Syndrome Group has scheduled a Family Meet Up on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Holiday Inn, 2260 Downs Drive, Erie, PA 16509. If you would like, pack a lunch or snacks to enjoy during the get-together. For questions, call Erin Kelly at 412.692.6255.
Thursday,
Inclusive health education is a fundamental right, 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.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry's (L&I) Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) recently announced a $9.9 million federal grant to invest in pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities who are preparing for life after high school.
The Policy Information Exchange brings you the Slice of PIE, an ongoing publication keeping our readers informed about important public policy issues. It is the mission of the Policy Information Exchange to educate and inform Pennsylvanians with disabilities, their families and advocates.
Parents of adult children with disabilities know that their child's disability needs may change over the course of their lifetime. Planning for the future well-being of an adult child with disabilities is, therefore, a responsive, ongoing process.
Marcia Maust will provide an informative presentation on the thinking style of the dyslexic learner and how that perceptual talent can lead to the development of a learning disability.
This virtual conference covers topics like person-centered planning, future planning, assistive technology, and government benefits.
The advocates have empathy deriving from their personal experiences. Each advocate has a family member with a disability which has cultivated the perservance and knowledge needed to support others.
Our advocate has been a true blessing to me and both my children. She has taught me so much about the IEP process and has given me the support my kids and I needed. I wish I had called sooner!! I can't thank her enough for all she does.
Our advocate was able to guide me step by step as to everything I needed to do to get help for my daughter. Before stopping to see her I had no idea to where to even begin. I am soo grateful for her knowledge and graceful personality.
