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Abby Mackey

Abby Mackey
Abby Mackey is a contributing writer for Achieva. She previously worked as a pediatric registered nurse, a freelance writer for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and a staff writer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s goodness and Health & Wellness sections.

With PNC Park's new adult-sized changing table, everyone can go -- and stay -- at the ballgame

With PNC Park's new adult-sized changing table, everyone can go -- and stay -- at the ballgame

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!

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For the bullied, the bullies or the bystanders, this Achieva Advocacy presentation is for you

For the bullied, the bullies or the bystanders, this Achieva Advocacy presentation is for you

Several advocates noted an influx of bullying-related calls, but they weren't all about victims. In some cases, the calls were from concerned loved ones of known — or suspected — bullies.

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