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Labor & Industry Creates InVEST Program to Help Individuals with Disabilities, Secure Good Jobs through Competitive, Integrated Employment

Labor & Industry Creates InVEST Program to Help Individuals with Disabilities, Secure Good Jobs through Competitive, Integrated Employment

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry today announced the launch of a new program through its Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), leveraging a $14 million federal grant to assist Pennsylvanians with disabilities earning a subminimum wage to obtain competitive, integrated employment.

Brian O'Neill: Erin Gannon is ready to interview anyone

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

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Community homes more beneficial than state institutions

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Cecil and David Rosenthal Community Award" to be Presented at the Awards of Excellence

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.

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#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.

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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.

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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.

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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%...

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#ImpactACHIEVA and Your Dollar will be Matched!

People looking to #ImpactACHIEVA can do so during an online Day of Giving, October 23, 2018. A generous donor, Ronald Chiurazzi, has offered to match every dollar for dollar up to a total of $10,000. His gift is in honor of his late wife Patricia and son Ronnie.

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ACHIEVA is holding a trivia night fundraiser

ACHIEVA is holding a trivia night fundraiser on October 16th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at Foxtail in the South Side. Musical act Marc Reisman and the Strong Way Band will be performing. ACHIEVA provides services and advocacy for people with disabilities and their families.

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Powering Ahead

Powering Ahead

Evan became acquainted with Achieva Family Trust in April 2017 when he sought answers on how to protect his assets while maintaining current and future benefits.

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Belle Benefits from Bathtime and Bubbles

Belle Benefits from Bathtime and Bubbles

Achieva Family Trust's Charitable Residual Account helped Belle's family purchase a dry suit specifically designed to protect central lines.

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A Safe Ride: Joshua's Story

A Safe Ride: Joshua's Story

A letter from Joshua McGoey's family, who received funding from Achieva Family Trust for supplies to enhance the family vehicle.

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