Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh PromiseTo support participation in the Pittsburgh Promise by Pittsburgh Public School students with disabilities | $40,000.00 over 24 months | |
Butler County Association for the BlindTowards the startup of a document shredding business to generate revenue and provide job training opportunities | $20,000.00 | |
Consumer Health CoalitionSupport for the Health Committee for People with Disabilities and its consumer-led agenda to identify and eliminate barriers to quality affordable health care | $25,000.00 | |
The Friendship Circle of PittsburghTo foster community inclusion and lasting friendships by providing social opportunities for children and young adults with disabilities to enjoy the company of teenage volunteers | $7,500.00 | |
Pittsburgh Parks ConservancyTo hire a consultant to conduct an accessibility audit of Schenley Park and use the findings to inform a master plan to make all of the City parks more useable by people with disabilities | $35,000.00 | |
ACHIEVASupport for a Health Policy Forum that will address the topic of Improving Access to Healthcare for Women with Disabilities in Pennsylvania | $60,000.00 over 18 months | |
Blueroof TechnologiesTo test products and innovative technology systems that will improve the living environments of people with disabilities | $10,000.00 | |
Center for Theater ArtsFor support of musical theater classes and performances for adults with disabilities | $8,000.00 | |
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Allegheny CountyTo provide advocacy for children with disabilities who have been abused or neglected | $25,000.00 over 24 months | |
Pennsylvania Elks Major Projects, Inc.To provide in-home care coordination for young people in transition from pediatric to adult health care through the Elks Home Services Program | $15,000.00 | |
The Pittsburgh Cultural TrustFor a collaborative initiative that will disseminate print and online information about the accessibility features of seven Cultural District theater facilities | $40,000.00 | |
Robert Morris UniversityTo offer classes and develop resources for making websites accessible to people with disabilities | $20,000.00 | |
Senator John Heinz History CenterSupport for the 2010 Ability Pittsburgh Conference for youth with disabilities who are in transition from school to work | $10,000.00 | |
Apraxia KidsSupport to develop an intensive curriculum to train speech therapists to diagnose and treat Childhood Apraxia of Speech | $20,000.00 | |
Best Buddies PennsylvaniaTo foster friendships among students with intellectual disabilities and their non-disabled peers in several Allegheny County high schools | $15,000.00 | |
Fair Housing Partnership of Greater PittsburghSupport to combat housing discrimination against people who are deaf or hard of hearing | $40,000.00 | |
Muscular Dystrophy AssociationTo promote disability awareness and acceptance among young children through the Hop-a-Thon Program | $6,000.00 | |
The Children’s Institute2009 Phyllis Reymer Totten Fund Award | $7,000.00 | |
HOPE NetworkTo replace an outdated computer system for this organization that promotes community integration of people with physical disabilities through sports and recreation programs | $8,465.00 | |
Pittsburgh OperaTo enhance education programming to include students with disabilities in apprenticeship opportunities and to increase teachers' understanding of inclusive practices | $7,500.00 | |
Albert Schweitzer Fellowship PittsburghFor a project focused on improving access to oral healthcare for children with disabilities by educating children and their caregivers | $10,000.00 | |
Community Care Behavioral Health OrganizationSupport for a cross-systems quality improvement initiative designed to address the often co-occurring challenges of maternal depression and early childhood developmental delays | $60,000.00 over 24 months | |
Consumer Health CoalitionSupport for the Health Committee for People with Disabilities and its consumer-led agenda to identify and eliminate barriers to quality, affordable health care | $35,000.00 | |
Education Law CenterOperating support to ensure access to appropriate educational opportunities for children with disabilities through advocacy | $25,000.00 |
Grantee Spotlights
Autism Urban Connections
Autism Urban Connections is the first and only African American, minority, family focused Autism nonprofit in Pennsylvania.
Black Women's Policy Center
Pittsburgh is often lauded as among the most livable cities in the country. While this may be true for some, it is certainly not the case for Black women.
STANDING FIRM
FISA’s support helped to launch and scale STANDING FIRM’s efforts to engage employers to Recognize the warning signs of abuse, Respond with support, and Refer employees to get free and confidential help through community-based services.
Gwen's Girls and the Black Girls Equity Alliance
For the last twenty years, Gwen’s Girls has focused on empowering girls and young women to have productive lives through holistic, gender-specific programs, education, and experiences.
Pennsylvania Health Law Project
As PHLP uncovers individuals’ barriers to healthcare, it uses this information as it monitors and analyzes proposed policy changes and legislation. PHLP then works with its clients and other advocates to push for policy and program changes to improve access to healthcare for people with disabilities, and other low-income populations. .