During a recent Achieva webinar, Matt Bailey, Supervisor of Benefits and Trust Administration, broke down how benefits counseling can help individuals make informed choices about employment while keeping their support systems intact.
The updated measures will further safeguard Social Security records and benefits for millions of Americans against fraudulent activity. In-person identity proofing for people unable to use their personal my Social Security account for certain services will be effective April 14, 2025.
Achieva proudly announces the launch of its $15 million Beyond Boundaries fundraising campaign. This initiative will expand Achieva's reach, strengthen its infrastructure, & secure long-term sustainability to meet the growing needs of people with disabilities and their families.
Achieva is proud to announce a new wave of support for people with disabilities through the Cecil and David Rosenthal Memorial Fund. The Fund continues to provide inclusive opportunities that help turn dreams into reality for people with disabilities.
Explore key insights into Social Security programs, including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, along with updates for 2025. Learn about eligibility, income limits, and how to navigate appeals. Stay informed with helpful resources and links to plan your financial future.
The student-led IEP Webinar, hosted by the Arc of Greater Pittsburgh, provided a transformative look into how students can take active roles in their Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.
As we approach 2025, significant changes are coming to the Medicare system, impacting costs, coverage, and access for beneficiaries. These adjustments are largely driven by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. Here, we break down the key changes, their implications, and how you can prepare.
Pennsylvania's Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is implementing significant updates to the Intellectual Disabilities and Autism (ID/A) Waiver program, aimed at improving service quality, accessibility, and outcomes for participants.
Achieva's Clinical team & Rohit Aita, through the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Community Alliance Program (CAP), have worked diligently to create a fact sheet that encourages medical professionals to presume the competence of people with disabilities.
Achieva, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive services for people with disabilities, announces the departure of Shayne Roos, Executive Vice President of Achieva and President of Achieva Support. Stepping into the position will be Court Hower.
More than 100 students using Allegheny County's special education services will see changes next school year after officials announced the elimination of three education specialist positions, a decision already receiving pushback from local advocacy groups.
Allegheny County's Department of Human Services (DHS) is planning to phase out its three education specialist positions just before the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
Achieva's Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are so important to our mission, and the individuals supported. In this blog, we travel along with Mike Ceidro and Jamie Lewis-Ojeda into the depths of a Pennsylvania cave. This story highlights friendship, adventure, and empowerment- click for more!
Achieva's Advocacy Staff provides support for families and individuals facing disability, offering assistance ranging from sharing information, IEP meetings, to eligibility assessments. Empowering families with empathy and expertise, they form lasting relationships and foster resilience.
During the 2024 Charting the LifeCourse Showcase held in Kansas City, Missouri, two representatives of Pennsylvania's support professional cohort were recognized for their work.
During the event, individuals with disabilities and their families can learn more about a variety of local programs and resources, including adaptive sports and recreation, innovation & technology, home health, caregiver support, and interactive adaptive equipment demonstrations.
Mary Hartley will join Achieva on February 12, 2024, just prior to the retirement of her predecessor, Nancy Murray. Court Hower and Kolleen Johnson were recently hired as Senior Vice Presidents for Achieva Support.
Cecil was a greeter at the synagogue each and every Saturday — a role tailor-made for his welcoming spirit, as most will attest. David handed out prayer shawls and Torahs to old friends and new ones - for both boys, there wasn't a difference between the two.
Ron Abersol sometimes gets to work at Light of Life Rescue Mission two hours before his start time, but he doesn't complain. That's just the way the buses run. You might call him a dedicated employee — and he is — but his uncommon drive comes from an equally uncommon path.
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When Jason DePalma starts work at 9 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday At the Kiski Valley Police barracks, everyone knows it: His positive attitude echoes through the halls as he greets everyone with a cheerful "hello."
Jordan is "profoundly affected by autism," which lends to incontinence and the need for an adult-sized changing table to stay anywhere for more than an hour or two. Because of advocacy by @Changing Spaces Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh Pirates' dedication to accessibility, PNC Park now has one!
Nearly 60,000 Pennsylvanians with ID/A are at risk of losing or experiencing a reduction of essential services because there are not enough DSPs to care for them.
VaultArt is a project of Achieva that provides professional-level art instruction and career training to a select group of artists who happen to have disabilities. Several times each year, their work space — in the heart of Garfield's arts district — transforms into a gallery.
