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Achieva Announces $15 Million "Beyond Boundaries" Campaign to Expand Services for People with Disabilities
ACHIEVA Applauds Announcement to Close Two State Centers
Today, ACHIEVA applauded the Wolf Administration's announcement that it will close two state institutions for people with intellectual disabilities.
ACHIEVA Advocate Appointed to Governor Wolf's Reform Council
Nancy Murray, President of The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh (an affiliate of ACHIEVA) has been appointed by Governor Tom Wolf to serve on the Council of Reform, a new council created by Executive Order 2019-05, which the Governor signed today in an effort to overhaul Pennsylvania's systems to...
People with disabilities will soon have more service options
ACHIEVA, a non-profit that provides supports to people with disabilities, is pleased to announce the addition of services to Beaver, Pennsylvania. In addition to continuing provision of advocacy and family supports, as well as recreational, day and overnight activities for people...
ACHIEVA Has Hand in Opening Doors to Oral Healthcare for People Experiencing Disabilities
There is one more thing to celebrate during National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Until recently, it was possible for some dentists to refuse treatment to people experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). All that has changed now that the American Dental...
Annual Pittsburgh Promenade Benefits People with Disabilities
ACHIEVA, a local nonprofit that provides lifelong supports for people with disabilities and their families, is holding its annual "Pittsburgh Promenade" auction, featuring emcee Kelly Sasso, of WTAE news on Saturday, March 16, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The auction, held at the 4-star Westin Convention...
Brett Keisel Honored Cecil and David Rosenthal
he Rosenthal family, along with ACHIEVA, are uniting to promote a movement created in memory of Cecil and David Rosenthal called #LoveLikeTheBoys. Today, they honored first responders and several members of the community affected by the tragedy at the Tree of Life synagogue...
Cecil and David Rosenthal Community Award" to be Presented at the Awards of Excellence
Each December, ACHIEVA honors the people and businesses who share its vision, aspiring for a community where disability is a distinction that makes no difference. On December 11th, ACHIEVA will host its annual Awards of Excellence at the Sheraton, Station Square. The awards ceremony begins at 6 p.m.
#LoveLikeTheBoys
David and Cecil Rosenthal, inseparable brothers known for their love for life, were among those taken too soon during the tragedy at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue. Family and friends referred to David and Cecil as 'the boys' because of their innocent, kind-hearted nature.
In Honor of David and Cecil Rosenthal
To know David and Cecil Rosenthal was to know kindness, laughter and joy. They were tragically taken from us, too soon, at the Tree of Life Synagogue. Cecil was set to begin working at family-owned Iron City Workplace Services.
Our hearts are heavy.
The ACHIEVA family is devastated at the loss of two well-respected members of their community. Two extraordinary men, brothers Cecil and David Rosenthal, were victims of the tragedy at the Tree of Life Synagogue.
ACHIEVA's Giving Day Was a Success Thanks to Donor Generosity!
A generous donor, Ronald Chiurazzi, offered to match every dollar for dollar up to a total of $10,000 on ACHIEVA's Day of Giving, October 23, 2018. The gift will be provided in honor of his late wife Patricia and son Ronnie. Supporters of ACHIEVA did not disappoint! The campaign reached 90%...