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What is OCD?

What is OCD?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a disorder that illustrates disturbing thoughts that causes restlessness, making a person severely anxious, with fear, and worries through repetitive and rhythmic behaviors to cope and minimize the anxiety felt combined with thoughts and obsessions or compulsions. They usually do repetitive actions and behaviors such as hand washing, being extremely… Continue Reading

Disabled Adults Continue to Inspire With Great Work

Disabled Adults Continue to Inspire With Great Work

The McGuire Memorial Employment Center in Moon Township, Pa continues to do great things for and with our clients who are individuals with mild to moderate disabilities and/or autism. Some of the most recent projects included: folding T-shirts assembling candy bouquets and chocolate gift baskets making various crafts for our Christmas Open House  Mailing jobs… Continue Reading

UPMC Celebration of Lights Benefits the Woodlands

For the first time in 20 years, a popular holiday tradition will benefit the Woodlands Foundation. UPMC, in partnership with Allegheny County, is sponsoring the annual Celebration of Lights at Hartwood, and has added the Woodlands to the local charities that benefit from the proceeds. The Woodlands is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the… Continue Reading

Saturday Opening at The Art Market

Where:  4128 Butler Street (Lawrenceville) When:  Saturday November 12, 2011 11am-3pm What: The Art Market features the work of artists with disabilities who work in Milestone programs.  Hand-made gift items are made by over 60 artists and include jewelry, candles and unique decorative items.  Not just another gift shop, the Art Market also allows visitors… Continue Reading

Employment for Person’s With Disabilities

PA CareerLink ® Beaver County Promoting Employment for Person’s with Disabilities  PA CareerLink® Beaver County welcomes employers and community based organizations to take part in our first “Promoting Employment for Person’s with Disabilities” event in recognition of National Disabilities Awareness Month.  The economy and the job market are in flux, challenging employers to control costs,… Continue Reading

Looking For Great Office Space

Partners For Quality, a private, non-profit organization, is currently leasing professional office space in 4,000 square foot parcels in the PFQ Building which is located at 250 Clever Road in Robinson Township.  Situated in a prime location, the site is equally distant from Downtown Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh International Airport.  The PFQ Building is minutes… Continue Reading

Amazing Work From Amazing Artists

Saturday Art Opening at the Art Market Where:  4128 Butler Street (Lawrenceville) When:  Saturday October 15, 2011 11am-3pm What: The Art Market features the work of artists with disabilities who work in Milestone programs.  Hand-made gift items are made by over 60 artists and include jewelry, candles and unique decorative items.  Not just another gift… Continue Reading

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