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Run to Support Children with Motor Disabilities in Pittsburgh

Steps to Independence 5K Run/Walk for Conductive Education Steps To Independence, a Conductive Education (CE) program providing services to children with motor disabilities such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida, will host its 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Conductive Education. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Steps to Independence to provide an intensive… Continue Reading

Posted on 06/10/11 Filed under Steps to Independence

Woodlands Foundation Honor Tillotson Family

TILLOTSON FAMILY TO BE HONORED AT WOODLANDS BUTTERFLY BALL Harry Hunter of Hunter Truck Sales, Honorary Chair of Gala Fundraiser 12th Annual Butterfly Ball to Benefit Woodlands’ Programs for Children with Disabilities The Willard and Carol Tillotson family will be honored at the Woodlands 12th Annual Butterfly Ball on Saturday, October 8 at the Pittsburgh… Continue Reading

Posted on 26/09/11 Filed under Woodlands Foundation

Weekend Retreats for Children and Adults With Disabilities

The Woodlands is gearing up for our Fall Retreats. Woodlands weekend retreats are occasions like no other for children, teens, and adults with disability, chronic illness, or special needs. These weekend escapes, whether a day or overnight program, provide opportunities for individuals or groups to choose from a variety of fun and enriching activities that… Continue Reading

Posted on 31/08/11 Filed under Woodlands Foundation

Using Humor to Manage Stress of Caregiving

Laughter is the Best Medicine Free workshop for family caregivers Valley Care Association, Arden Courts, and Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice will present “Laughter is the Best Medicine: Using Humor to Manage the Stress of Caregiving” on September 15, 2011 from 6—7:30 p.m. at the Valley Care Adult Day Services Center, 345 Maplewood Avenue,… Continue Reading

Posted on 29/08/11 Filed under Valley Care Association

Falls Hottest Trends Featured at Local Fundraiser

On Friday, September 9, 2011, “The Eighth Annual Pittsburgh Fashion Story” fashion show and fundraising event will be held at J. Verno Studio on the South Side at 7 PM. The show benefits Partners For Quality, an organization that helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and children with behavioral health challenges. The 350 guests… Continue Reading

Posted on 26/08/11 Filed under Partners For Quality

‘Dignity in Work’ is the Theme at Employment Option Center

The McGuire Memorial Employment Option Center is a day program for adults with mild to moderate disabilities and/or autism. This program provides vocational training, life skills, school-to-work transition programs, and paid employment opportunities. From high school transitioning to a successful work place, the Employment Option Center provides individuals with meaningful choices in a safe, enriching and… Continue Reading

Posted on 08/06/11 Filed under McGuire Memorial EOC

The Art Market Features Creations from Artists With Disabilities

Milestone Centers, Inc. is proud to launch the transformation of the Everyone An Artist space into The Art Market: a new retail space to highlight the work made by the talented consumers at Milestone. Featuring handmade craft products and customized t-shirts made by artists with disabilities, the store will allow you to purchase low-cost gifts with… Continue Reading

Posted on 19/05/11 Filed under Milestone Centers, Inc.