Grants Awarded
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Grants Awarded
| Grant Description | Program Area | Amount |
|---|---|---|
The Emmaus Community of PittsburghTo increase the pool of Direct Support Professionals qualified to work with individuals with developmental disabilities in residential settings by developing and piloting a training program | $45,000.00 | |
Every Child, Inc.For strengthening organizational structure critical to the agency's support of parents and children with disabilities and special health care needs | $50,000.00 | |
Goodwill of Southwestern PennsylvaniaTo purchase equipment for the Assistive Technology Program | $10,000.00 | |
Merakey Allegheny Valley SchoolToward renovation and expansion of the Pittsburgh Campus Medical Suite, including accessible electric examination tables | $55,000.00 | |
Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers’ AssociationFor the We Count Campaign, a cross-disability initiative to promote civic participation among voters with disabilities | $40,000.00 over 24 months | |
Volunteers of America PennsylvaniaFor First Step, business development and marketing support for entrepreneurs with disabilities who participate in the Working Order Program | $50,000.00 over 24 months | |
Allegheny County Department of Human ServicesFor Voices of our Region, an audiovisual history of people with disabilities in southwestern Pennsylvania created in celebration of Pittsburgh's 250th Anniversary | $66,830.00 | |
The ARC of Indiana CountyFor expansion of the Community Outreach Program, providing disability-related educational opportunities for youth in transition, parents, emergency responders, and other community members | $15,500.00 | |
Arc Human Services, Inc.Support for Camp Laughalot and Club Arc, providing structured programming for children with mental retardation in Washington, Greene and southern Allegheny Counties | $20,000.00 | |
Highlands HospitalTo purchase an accessible procedure table and provide staff training to increase accessibility for patients with disabilities | $45,568.00 | |
ACHIEVASupport for an initiative to improve access to dental care for people with disabilities | $36,920.00 | |
The Center for Victims of Violence and CrimeTo improve access to services for people who become disabled as a result of victimization | $45,225.00 | |
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh FoundationSupport for construction of the Physical and Occupational Therapy Departments as part of the New Hospital Capital Campaign | $150,000.00 over 36 months | |
CLASSFor the UCP Kids TEACHER Program, a partnership with the Pittsburgh Public Schools designed to support teachers strategize ways to include children with disabilities in the classroom and help them build social relationships | $66,000.00 over 24 months | |
Education Law CenterSupport for advocacy for children with disabilities, to ensure access to appropriate educational opportunities | $35,000.00 | |
Ohio Valley General Hospital FoundationTo provide disability awareness trainings to staff and conduct an accessibility audit as the first phase in an initiative to improve access to healthcare and preventive services for patients with disabilities | $10,175.00 | |
Pennsylvania Health Law ProjectTo increase access to home and community based services for individuals with physical, sensory, and developmental disabilities | $100,000.00 over 24 months | |
Pennsylvania Trolley MuseumTo purchase a wheelchair lift for the Trolley Display Building | $8,184.00 | |
The Watson InstituteToward production of a series of DVDs on topics related to autism to be used for training of teachers and other professionals in the region | $120,000.00 over 24 months | |
ACTION-Housing, Inc.Administrative support for the Accessibility Modification Program providing free accessibility improvements to the homes of low-income persons with disabilities | $60,000.00 over 24 months | |
Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of PittsburghTo help defray the cost of replacing the roof on the main facility | $30,000.00 | |
Butler County Association for the BlindTo support services for people who are blind or have severe vision impairments | $20,000.00 | |
Catholic Charities/Diocese of PittsburghTo purchase accessible examination tables and provide disability awareness training for staff and volunteers at the new Health Care Center | $23,966.00 | |
Center for Theater ArtsFor continued support of musical theater classes and performances for adults with disabilities | $7,210.00 |
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. .