Support+Services+and+Websites


 * SUPPORT SERVICES **

__ABOARD__ 800-827-9385 Provides support for families of children with autism. __ACCESS__ 412-562-5353 Information on eligibilty for transportation. __Achieva/ARC__ 412-995-5000 Information about local community homes, community-based employment for individuals with mental retardation and other disabilities. __Action Housing__ 412-281-2102 Linkages too educational and employment opportunities. __ADAPT:__ [|www.adapt.org] __ Advocacy: __
 * ADAPT [|www.adapt.org]
 * Inclusion Daily Express [|www.inclusiondaily.com]
 * "and Justice for all" [|www.andjusticeforall.org]
 * Disability Rights Network of PA [|www.drnpa.org]

__AHEED__ 412-381-3313 Situational assessments, job development, placement, and coahing. __Allegheny County Department of Human Services__ 412-350-7285 To register to determine eligibility for MR services and select a Support Coordination Unit. __Allegheny County Department of Human Services__ 412-350-4978 To register to determine eligibility for MH services and selct a Case Manager. __Allegheny County Unit Travel Instruction Office__ 412-394-5818 For individuals with cognitive or physical disabilites not blind or visually impaired. The travel instructor offers travel related skills instruction, travel awareness lessons, and independent travel instruction. Assitive Technology:
 * AbleData [|www.abledat.com]
 * The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) [|www.ataaccess.org]
 * Assistive Technology Product Videos []
 * Axistive Assistive Technology News Portal [|www.axistive.com]
 * Convert Text to Large Print [|www.thrall.org/largeprint/]
 * Emp Tech: Empowering Access for all Through Techonology [|www.emptech.info/about_us.php]
 * Get REAL-Regional Education Assisting Life Long Learning []
 * Home Modifications in Pennsylvania []
 * National Assistive Technology [|www.assistivetech.net]
 * Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) [|www.patf.us]
 * Pennyslvania Inititiative on Assisitve Technology (PIAT) [|www.temple.edu/instituteondisabilities/piat]

__Augmentative Communication Consultants, Inc.__ 800-982-2248 ACCI represents over a dozen manufactures of augmentative communication and other assistive technologies, offering demonstrations, workshops, and consultation. __Autism Society of Pittsburgh__ 724-865-7223 Provides parents and professionals with information and referrals for medical, educational, and therapeutic services. __Best Buddies__ 412-432-5913 Enhances the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. __Bidwell Training Center__ 412-323-4000 ext. 142 Provides vocational training programs, featuring strong partnerships with leading Pittsburgh corporations, agencies, and organizations. Job placement is available. __Canine Companions for Independence__ 412-531-1307 This service is not only for the blind, but Canine Companions are also used for individuals with hearing and physical disabilities. __CAREER LINK__ Pgh 412-552-7100 Provides assistance with resume writing, cover letter development, computer classes, and placing resumes into data base employment opportunities.
 * Pittsburgh 412-552-7100
 * McKeesport 412-673-5621
 * Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh 412-622-3133
 * East Neighborhood Employment Center 412-362-8580
 * Forbes Road Career & Technology Center 412-373-8100
 * Goodwill Industries 412-390-2327
 * Northside Leadership Conference Center 412-231-4714
 * Allegheny West Airport Corridor Connection 412-809-3500

__Carpenters Training & Educational Program of Western__ PA 412-262-1830 Provides apprentice training in the building trades unions. __CCAC__
 * 412-237-4612 Office of Supportive Services for Students with Disabilities
 * 412-237-6597 Special Needs Recreation Programs
 * 412-369-4134 Special Needs Vocational Programs (janitorial/greehouse)
 * 724-935-3870 Special Needs Vocational Programs (food service)
 * 412-369-4136 Special Needs Vocational Programs (nursing)

__CCAC Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training Program (ASSET)__ 412-269-4912 Prepares students to service high-tech automobiles. __Center for Theater Arts__ 412-563-5080 Offers instruction in dance, voice, acting, and musical theater for youth through age 18 including children with special needs. __CHADD__ 412-833-6324 Provides support for children with ADD and ADHD. __Chartiers Center Regional Recreation Program__ 412-221-3302 ext. 187 Provides information on recreation/leisure time activities. __Chartiers Vocational Training Centers__ 412-833-8279 __CEO Competitive Employment Opportunities__ 412-362-6400 Community based situational assessments and job development. __Down Syndrome Center of Western PA__ 412-692-7963 Assists familes in locating community services and resources. __Dynavox Systems__ 412-381-4883 Dynavox Systems offers state-of-the-art communication devices and software. __Easter Seals__ 412-281-7244 ext. 274 School-to-Work Program __Exceptional Adventures__ 412-331-1690 Supervised travel programs for eligible adults. __Goodwill Industries__ 412-390-2244 Vocational assessments, facility based programs, adult training programs, community based support employment. __ICM School of Business & Medical Careers__ 800-441-5222 Provides vocational training and job opportunities. __Job Corps__ 412-471-6123 Education/vocational training programs. __Life's Work__ 412-471-2600 Job development, job coaching, job placement, community based assessments, facility based programs, project match, and vocational assessments. __Machine Shop Technologies Institute__ 412-922-2602 Provides vocational training and job opportunities. __Mercy Behavioral Health__ 724-933-8222 Wexford Site - Provide adult training programs and workshops. __Mercy Hospital Child Development Center Teacher's Aide Training Program__ 412-232-5578 Provides training to persons with developmental disabilities to work as teacher's aides in child care centers and preschools. __Military Resources__ - Army 800-USA-ARMY, Army National Guard 800-GO-GUARD, Navy 800-USA-NAVY, Air Force 800-423-USAF, Air National Guard 800-TO-GO-ANG, Marine Corps 800-MARINES, Coast Guard 800-424-8883. __Mon Yough Community Services, Inc__. 412-672-3400 Provide training alternatives center/workshop program. __New Century Careers__ 412-258-6620 Provides training and placement in machining and welding. __Office of Disability Services (college of choice)__ To explain options for summer pre college experience and to explain support options available on campus. __Office of Long Term Living (OLTL)__ Provides information about services and supports to individuals over the age of 60 and personal 18 to 59 with disabilities. __OVR__ - James Shanahan 412-392-4956, 800-442-6371, jashanahan@state.pa.us To determine eligibility for adult vocational services. __PARC-WAY Industries under ACHIEVA__ Bethel Park 412-833-6288 Provides adult training programs and workshops. __Parent Education Network__ 800-522-5827 PEN provides information, skills, and supports to parents in helping their children reach their full potential in educational, vocational, and community settings. __Pennsylanvania Recreation & Leisure Services for Persons with Disabilities__ 877-986-4550 Offer referrals to events and activities and information on wheelchair accessibility, hearing and vision accommodations, and speech and behavioral considerations. __Pittsburgh Technical Institute__ 800-905-9985 ext. 261 Provides vocational training programs and prepares students for a variety of job opportunities. __Pittsburgh Vision Services__ 412-682-5600 Community based supported training and employment, personal adjustment to Blindness Training (PABT), and Access Technology Center. __S.A.F.E. Supporting Autism & Families Everywhere__ 877-510-7233 A non-profit group of parents of children with autism interested in seeking out and sharing information with the goal of helping people with autism live a full and independent life. __Social Security Administration Benefits Planning & Outreach Program__ 412-381-3313 Provide benefit planning assistance and outreach. __Special Olympics__ 412-279-5450 Provides year-round training and athletic competition in a variety of well-coached Olympic-type sports for all individuals with mental retardation. __Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania__ 724-935-5433 The SBAWP is a charitable, non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities and providing a continuum of direct service, education, and advocacy. __Step-by-Step, Inc. Day Program__ 412-341-1761 Provides adult training programs and workshops. __The Caring Place__ 888-224-4673 Provides support for grieving children, adolescents, and their families. __The Special Kids Network__ 724-449-8320 Offers information on summer camps, respite care, and other issues that families with children with disabilitiles may need to access. __Three Rivers Center for Independent Living__ 412-371-7700 Community options and supports for independence and supported employment. __Three Rivers Adaptive Sports__ (TRAS) 412-749-2281 Sports, recreation and social programs for persons with disabilities. __Triangle Tech Pittsburgh School__ 412-359-1000 Provides vocational and job opportunities. __TRCIL Three Rivers Center for Independent Living__ 412-371-7700 ext. 223 sodonald@trcil.org A non-residential, non-profit, community-based human service organization. It's purpose is to assist people with disabilities to lead self-directed and productive lives within the community. The services and programs they provide include:
 * Independent Living Skills Training - develop the skills needed to live independently
 * Information and Referral - provide referral for specific services offered by TRCIL or other agencies
 * Advocacy - work to address discrimination issues and promote systems change
 * Peer Support - provide one-on-one informal support and advice
 * Youth Transitioning Program

__UCP Community Living and Supports Services__ (CLASS) 412-683-7100 Community living and supports services to persons with disabilities. __United Mental Health__ 412-391-3820 Mental health information, resources, and supports. __Wheelchair Getaways-PA__ 800-221-6501 When traveling by air, you can enjoy the convenience of having a van delivered to the airport.

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 * WEBSITES **

**Links:**
[|**"CommunicatePA"**] http://www.communicatepa.wikispaces.com/[|Internet Based Tools & Dispute Resolution Services from the Office of Dispute Resolution][|Local Task Force on the Right to Education in Allegheny County][|Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership Center (PEAL)][|PEAL Newsletter Spring and Summer 2010][|Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program][|The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare][|Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders- ABOARD][|Focus Adolescent Services][|Special Education Resources for Parents]parentpals.com[|The Association for Retarded Citizens] (ARC)
 * [|Allegheny Family Network], [|http://www.alleghenyfamilynetwork.org]**
 * [|Medical Assistance Grants]** [|www.uhccf.org/apply_applicant.html]**[|Free Medications to Qualifying Individuals]** []
 * [|Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh]**