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"Breaking Down Barriers": A Partnership with VaultArt Studios

"Breaking Down Barriers": A Partnership with VaultArt Studios

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and VaultArt Studio have joined forces to promote the inclusion of artists with disabilities in contemporary art. Works from two VaultArt resident artists are on display in the Cultural District: Kim Bond and Charlie Wallace.

Employment First Commission Announces Recommendations to Help People with Disabilities Find Competitive, Fulfilling Jobs

Employment First Commission Announces Recommendations to Help People with Disabilities Find Competitive, Fulfilling Jobs

Governor Tom Wolf, Press Release

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Polk Center closing causes stress for residents, families

WTAE-TV

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Battle Brewing - Residents of borough, center 'like family'

Altoona Mirror

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Disability Center Closure Marks End of Era, Start of Battle

U.S. News and World Report

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Arc Center President: Federal Government Needs To Do More For Caregivers

WESA

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Planned closure of Polk Center marks the end of an era and the start of a battle

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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The Arc Urges HHS to Address Caregiver Crisis

The Arc

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Nancy Murray from The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh Selected to Serve on National Family Caregiver Council

The Arc

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State to close 2 centers for disabled over next 3 years

Greenwich Time

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Pennsylvania will close two state centers for intellectually disabled

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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People on the move: 8/12/2019

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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ACL Announces Initial Meetings of Caregiver Advisory Councils

Administration for Community Living

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Gov. Wolf Acts to Reform Services and Systems to Protect and Advocate for Vulnerable Pennsylvanians

mychesco.com

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DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement Invests $2.8M in Oral Health Initiatives During Second Quarter of 2019

DentaQuest

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Accessible YOUniverse Ramping the Divide

PittsburghPost Gazette

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We need better dental care access in Pa.

Pittsburgh Post Gazette | Opinion

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How technology is making nonprofits more efficient

Pittsburgh Business Times

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ACHIEVA Family Trust provides the gift of mobility

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

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2 southwestern PA businesses win volunteer award

Tribune Review

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Thousands with disabilities may feel effects of funding gap

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

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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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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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