Achieva

09/17/2026

Everyone deserves the opportunity to live, work and participate fully in their community.

In this reel, Cas shares what community means to him and why accessibility and inclusion matter. We were proud to host this important conversation with disability rights advocates at Achieva.

Thank you to the Shapiro Administration for listening to the voices and experiences of Pennsylvanians with disabilities.

09/16/2026

Make a difference. Build a career. Belong to something bigger.

Achieva is hiring! Join us for a Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, September 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Explore career opportunities supporting people with disabilities and their families, and become part of a team working to build more inclusive communities and brighter futures.

**New Hire Bonus**
• Up to $2,000 for full-time positions
• Up to $1,000 for part-time positions

👉 Explore open positions: https://www.achieva.info/careers
👉 Join the Virtual Job Fair: meet.google.com/jda-hzio-wjr

Your next career could make a meaningful difference in someone’s life - and your own. 💙

Achieva employees find their work meaningful and rewarding in an organization that advocates for, empowers, and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives.

09/10/2026

If you or someone you care about is a Pennsylvania voter with a disability, join this important webinar from The Arc of the United States to learn more about preparing to vote, understanding your ballot, and making voting choices that are right for you.

General Election Day is November 3, 2026. Register for the September 17 webinar and get ready to vote!

Join us on September 17 at 12:00 pm ET for an important webinar on voting. It will be led by people from our National Council of Self-Advocates, other leaders with disabilities, and neurodivergent leaders. They will share their personal experiences about how they get ready to vote, learn about their ballots, and make voting choices that are right for them.

You'll also learn about tools and resources that can help you better understand candidates and ballot questions.

Don’t miss out! Register now: https://form.jotform.com/262175144662154



Thanks to our partners, NEXT for AUTISM and First Place AZ

09/09/2026

Do you have a young child or want to better understand Early Intervention services for children from birth to age 5? Join Achieva for a FREE webinar designed to help families understand what Early Intervention is, how to access services and what to expect along the way.

During this session, you’ll learn:
- What Early Intervention is and who it supports
- How to request an Early Intervention evaluation
- What services are available and where they can take place
- How Early Intervention can help prepare your child for kindergarten

The webinar will feature Sharon Richards, Vice President, Achieva Early Intervention, and Angela Laurent, Disability and Family Supports Advocate.

Two sessions available:
👉 12:00 p.m. - https://www.achieva.info/events/early-intervention-webinar-12
👉 6:30 p.m. - https://www.achieva.info/events/early-intervention-webinar-630

Register online today!

Events

09/08/2026

Did you know that Pennsylvanians with disabilities rely on (Medical Assistance MA), which is paid by both the federal and state government? Medicaid goes by a lot of different names including: Home and community-based (HCBS) Waivers such as the Consolidated, Person & Family Directed Supports (PFDS) and Community Living Waivers for people with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism, Adult Autism Waiver & Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP), OBRA, Community HealthChoices, LIFE, Money Follows the Person and Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS).

Other service names you may recognize: Intensive Behavioral Health Services IBHS; Medical Assistance (MA), Compass, Medicaid Managed Care, Managed Care Organizations (MCO’s), and therapies and other support services for children in schools.

To learn more about our partners and the "Our Health" Project, visit: Achieva.info/OurHealthInfo

Image description: The image is a promotional graphic for Achieva, its partners, and its "Our Health" Project. The graphic features a Black family, seated in a living room. The image is bright, with the family together, smiling at the camera. Two young boys are standing on either side of their father, who is seated in a wheelchair. The mother stands behind, leaning in. Overlaid on the image is a stylized outline of the state of Pennsylvania, filled with white space and text. The text within the Pennsylvania shape reads: "Medicaid goes by a lot of different names." The words "different names" are in a teal color, drawing the eye. In the lower left corner, the "achieva" logo is present, with the text "The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh" beneath it. Below the logo is a line of text that reads, "To learn more about our partners and the 'Our Health' Project, visit Achieva.info/OurHealthInfo."

09/03/2026

Check out this exciting news from Achieva Early Intervention!

We are thrilled to expand Birds of a Feather Preschool Readiness Playgroup to our FOURTH location!
We can't wait to welcome our new Birdie friends at Monroeville Library Children's Room, at the Monroeville Public Library starting in October!
🐦Join us as we work on the soft skills that will ensure an easy transition to preschool. We aren't just 'another playgroup,' we are led by extraordinary early childhood educators who infuse learning into all aspects of play!
🐦Register today at achieva.info/events/birdsofafeather

09/02/2026

A big thank-you to our 2026 Achieva Golf Classic Presenting Sponsor, Seubert & Associates, Inc.

We’re grateful to Seubert for helping make this year’s tournament possible and for supporting Achieva’s mission.

A limited number of foursomes and dinner spots remain! Don’t miss your chance to join us on September 21 at Pittsburgh Field Club.

👉 Register online today: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/got20/

Learn more about Seubert: https://www.seubert.com/

09/02/2026

Make a difference. Build a career. Belong to something bigger.

Achieva is hiring! Join us for Open Interviews on Wednesday, September 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in our Southside office at 711 Bingham Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.

Explore career opportunities supporting people with disabilities and their families, and become part of a team working to build more inclusive communities and brighter futures.

**New Hire Bonus**
• Up to $2,000 for full-time positions
• Up to $1,000 for part-time positions

👉 Explore open positions: https://www.achieva.info/careers

NOTE: Must have an active driver’s license and a high school diploma/GED

Your next career could make a meaningful difference in someone’s life - and your own. 💙

Achieva employees find their work meaningful and rewarding in an organization that advocates for, empowers, and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives.

09/01/2026

Achieva is honored to support the ReelAbilities Pittsburgh Film Festival, a celebration of films that center the experiences, perspectives and talents of people with disabilities.

This year’s festival has an especially meaningful connection to Achieva: The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh Trustee Tina Calabro will receive the 8th annual Meritzer Award on September 3!

The Meritzer Award ceremony will kick off the festival with a block of seven short films featuring people with diverse abilities at the grand PNC Theater, followed by an after-party.

***Use code ACHIEVA26 when purchasing any individual ticket for $3 off — in person or virtual***

📅 ReelAbilities Pittsburgh: September 3–13�
🎥 View the full film schedule and get your tickets at FilmPittsburgh.org