Members | Special Needs Consortium

This resource list is for information purposes only.
The Special Needs Consortium does not endorse any products or services associated with these organizations.

If you reach out to someone on this list and don’t hear back or learn they are no longer with the organization, please contact us, so we can update the information. Also, if you utilize or are aware of a company/organization that services individuals with disabilities, please let us know because we’d love to have them as a member.

Business Name	Contact Name	Email	Website	Category	Description
101 Mobility	Tony Hall	Email	Visit	Health & Safety, Other	101 Mobility of Pittsburgh specializes in home adaptations, such as, stairlifts, ramps, vertical platform lists, walk-in-showers, grab bars and more.
A Bridge to Independence	Tina Asmus	Email	Visit	Supports Coordination	Provides Supports Coordination and Services Coordination throughout all 67 Counties in PA. We provide SC services for the following waivers: OLTL (OBRA and ACT150), ODP (ID/A, Adult Autism Waiver – AAW), CHC MCO – PHW.
Abby Care	Brenden Lewis and Kimberly Baker	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	Abby Care offers Pediatric Home Health services through Medicaid, allowing parents or family members of children with disabilities to become paid caregivers for the support they already provide in the home. For our Adult ODP Services for individuals 21+ with intellectual/developmental disabilities or autism. Through this program, caregivers supporting a loved one may qualify to become paid caregivers while helping their family member remain safely supported at home and in the community. The hired employees can be primary caregivers, other family members, friends or community members.
Abram’s Nation	Jamie Overman	Email	Visit	Health & Safety	The Safety Sleeper by Abram's Nation is a safe enclosed bed system for children and adults with special needs, rare diagnoses, or complex medical needs. The Safety Sleeper is a Class 1 Medical Device covered by most insurances. The Safety Sleeper is the most versatile bed on the market because it serves as a daily-use bed that also travels with you, keeping your loved one safe at night home or away.
AbsoluteCare LLC	Alexandra Armstrong	Email	Visit	Other	We provide healthcare and SDOH services to Highmark Wholecare Members. We are a closed to referrals as these come to us directly from Highmark Wholecare.
Achieva	Lisa Razza	Email	Visit	Advocacy, Benefits Counseling, Financial, ODP Service Provider, Resource	Advocacy, Autism Support, Early Intervention, Grants, Home, and Community Support, Employment Support, Special Needs Trusts, Business Services, Business Operations.
Achieva Family Trust	LeeAnn Fulena	Email	Visit	Financial	Special needs trusts allow people with disabilities to protect their assets while remaining eligible for Medicaid, Waiver and SSI. We offer special needs trusts, future planning, benefits counseling and a Charitable Residual Program.
Achieving True Self	Catherine Hughes	Email	Visit	Activities, Behavior Supports, Caregiver Support, Employment Support, ODP Service Provider, Therapy	We provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) in homes and communities. Occupational and speech therapies available. In Westmoreland County, we offer services as part of the ID/A Waiver(s). ATS also presents training and consultations for school organizations.
ACLD Tillotson School	Tara Skalka	Email	Visit	Education	ACLD, Inc. is a non-profit organization that currently has three programs: The ACLD Tillotson School is an Approved Private School for students K-12 with disabilities. The ShYFT Program is an 18-21 year-old program to support the independence of young adults with disabilities. The Evaluation Center is a new program that completes comprehensive evaluations for individuals.
Ada’s Makery	Pilar Peigh	Email	Visit	Activities, Employment Support	In our Inclusive makerspace, we are dedicated to helping neurodivergent young adults explore employment skills through hands-on, experiential vocational training and mentorship.
AHEDD	Joy Smith	Email	Visit	Benefits Counseling, Employment Support, Financial	The WIPA program helps SSI and SSDI beneficiaries understand how work affects benefits, offering counseling, outreach, and coordinated support through Community Work Incentives Coordinators who guide individuals, families, and partner agencies in using available work‑incentive programs.
Aligned Partners Trust Company	Lisa M. Dougan	Email	Visit	Financial	Aligned Partners provides trust and estate administrative services, including special needs trust administration. Aligned Partners prides itself in becoming very involved with clients, their legal counsel and advisors to address their individual situation, working closely with them to solve issues and establishing effective plans and structures.
Allegheny County Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Supports (AC DHS ODS)	Mary Evrard	Email	Visit	Odp Administration, Resource, Supports Coordination	Eligible individuals with Intellectual Disability (ID), Autism, Developmental Disability (DD) prior to age 9 and Medically Complex Condition (MCC) prior to age 22 can be connected to Supports Coordination and other supports and services. Connections to supports and services information and resources can be shared with all.
Allegheny Family Network	Jean Ericsson	Email	Visit	Advocacy, Caregiver Support, Education, Resource	We’re a family-run organization that supports families of children with behavioral health needs through peer support, education, and advocacy—led by parents and caregivers with lived experience.
Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3	Dr. James Palmiero	Email	Visit	Education, Resource, Technology, Therapy
Allegheny-Pittsburgh LICC	Lauren Stuparitz	Email	Visit	Caregiver Support, Resource	The Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) is a group of families, professionals, and community members who work to improve the delivery of Early Intervention services for young children with developmental delays and disabilities. We welcome all who have an interest in Early Intervention.
Alliance for Nonprofit Services	Melissa Vettori	Email	Visit	Odp Administration, Resource, Supports Coordination	The Family Liaison helps to gather recourses and information to share with families. This includes events, local support groups, state-wide news, trainings, and information that may pertain to individuals with disabilities.
Always B Smiling	Kristin Huibregtse	Email	Visit	Activities	Create smiles for children, teens, and young adults with disabilities and health challenges and their families.
Ambridge Area School District	Dr. Amy Filipowski	Email	Visit	Education
AmeriBest Home Care	Abhi Mundade	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	AmeriBest Home Care delivers services across Pittsburgh and surrounding counties, supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities through the Community Living, Person/Family Directed Services, and Consolidated Waivers. Our comprehensive services help individuals live independently and actively participate in their communities.
Amerihealth Caritas	Joni Cairns	Email	Visit	Medicaid Managed Care	We promote health and wellness through no cost health education programs, we table at community events, we sponsor community gardens, host community baby showers, and provide health screenings on our mobile wellness unit.
Arc of Butler County	Haylee Kuehn	Email	Visit	Advocacy, ODP Service Provider, Resource	Residential (Community Living, Life Sharing, Semi-Independent, Respite), Vocational (Pre-Vocational Training, Small Group Employment, Community Participation Supports, Adult Training Facility), Supported Employment, After School Transition Program, In-Home and Community Supports, Behavioral Supports, Advocacy
Arc of Indiana County	Michelle Jordan	Email	Visit	Advocacy, Resource	We are a nonprofit organization that provides educational advocacy for Indiana and Armstrong Counties. We also have many events/programs/trainings/clinics for individuals with disabilities free of cost.
Arc of Pennsylvania	Nicole Meier Emery	Email	Visit	Advocacy, Resource	Our state office coordinates strategic, grassroots advocacy efforts; provides policy analysis and training, and implements the statewide Include Me and the Arc Discovery Employment Transitions (ADEPT) programs that service children and adults. Our local chapters of The Arc provide a variety of critical services, including advocacy services, Early Intervention, residential and day supports, home-care assistance and job training.
Ariel Matz Consulting	Ariel Matz	Email	Visit	Other	Ariel Matz Consulting specializes in empowering individuals with disabilities to succeed in school, work, and community life through personalized, inclusive solutions and collaborations within and for our community.
Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program	Shari Montgomery	Email	Visit	Odp Administration, Resource, Supports Coordination	We are an administrative entity that oversees the Armstrong and Indiana Counties mental health, intellectual disabilities, and early intervention programs. We do not provide direct services but we do contract with providers ensuring services are available to the residents of the two counties.
Arrowhead Pathways & Possibilities (APP)	Brittany McCord	Email	Visit	Resource, Supports Coordination	APP provides Supports Coordination to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. We serve as a primary point of contact and resource for families to locate and coordinate services related to community resources, therapy services, grant funding, and wavier enrollment/services.
ASCEND Climbing	Kaitlyn Quimby	Email	Visit	Activities	ASCEND fosters an equitable, holistic, community-based, climbing, fitness, and yoga experience.
ASERT (Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training)	Kylie Tray Nicklas	Email	Visit	Resource	Funded by the PA Office of Developmental Programs, ASERT’s goal is to provide Pennsylvanians with streamlined access to autism information and resources.
Autism Caring Center	Kelly Cain	Email	Visit	Activities, Advocacy, Caregiver Support, Resource	We provide resources, education, training, and advocacy. Families are supported and connected by monthly activities, staff will attend IEP meetings and at request training is provided to local organizations and businesses.
Autism Connection of Pennsylvania	Tammi Morton	Email	Visit	Activities, Advocacy, Resource	Our mission is to be a lifeline and hub for families and adults, providing support, information, and advocacy.
Autism Pittsburgh	Mary Wildman	Email	Visit	Activities, Advocacy, Resource	Information & Referral, Resources, Autism Trainings, Social Groups, Community Outings, Policy Work Group, Legislative Advocacy, Job Placement and Employer Connections for those with autism, S.P.E.A.K. Summer Camp, Sponsored Therapy Dog Program, Service Dog Grant Program, and much more.
Autism Society Greater Pittsburgh	Amy Anderson	Email	Visit	Activities, Resource	Opportunities for connection, socialization, and support for all individuals on the Autism Spectrum and their families.
Autism Speaks	Rebecca Kirsch	Email	Visit	Advocacy, Caregiver Support, Resource	Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with Autism; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
Aveanna Healthcare	Alecia Swayze	Email	Visit	Behavior Supports, ODP Service Provider, Resource, Therapy	Aveanna Healthcare can provide Educational Services (Support Staffing, Nursing Staffing, Behavioral Staffing, Therapy Staffing, etc.), Private Duty Nursing services (Pediatric & Adult PDN, Pediatric Day Health Care Centers, School Nursing, Pediatric Therapy, Personal care & Companionship, and Support Services), Home Health & Hospice Care, & Medical Solutions (Enteral Nutrition or Tube Feeding, Medical Supplies, Respiratory Therapy).
Baierl Family YMCA	Yancy Sannan	Email	Visit	Activities	Adaptive exercise equipment, programs, swim lessons, personal training,summer day camp.
Balanced Behaviors, LLC	Brittany Maurizi	Email	Visit	Advocacy, Behavior Supports, Therapy	Balanced Behaviors provides individualized ABA therapy, behavioral support, and IEP advocacy to help individuals of all ages build essential life skills, improve communication, and achieve meaningful progress at home, school, and in the community.
Baldwin Borough Police Department	Samantha Yule	Email	Visit	Resource	Police Social Workers provide support for families experiencing increased stress or crisis by meeting the families where they are at. The Police Social Workers will work to implement services and provide resources to help alleviate barriers and reduce everyday stressors.
Band Together Pittsburgh	Carol Howard	Email	Visit	Activities	Band Together Pittsburgh uses music to inspire and enrich the lives of individuals living on the autism spectrum. We host open mic events and live performances; provide professional DJ services as well as production sound and lighting.
BAYADA Habilitation	Anne Outly	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider, Resource, Therapy	BAYADA Habilitation provides clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities the ability to have a safe home life, as well as participate in their community with the comfort and independence they deserve. We provide personal-care assistance, but stress the importance of community integration and teaching our clients to be independent.
Beaver County Behavioral Health	Leslie Mine	Email	Visit	Odp Administration, Resource, Supports Coordination	Beaver County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is charged with the responsibility to encourage a seamless system of care that is accessible, continuously available and emphasizes health promotion, prevention, early intervention, resiliency, recovery and rehabilitation.
Beaver County Christian School	Charity te Velde	Email	Visit	Education	Beaver County Christian School seeks to service whole Christian families and to celebrate belonging of all abilities in K-12 inclusive classrooms. BCCS is the sixth Christian school in the nation to be endorsed by Christian Schools International for special education services.
Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit	Melissa Niedbala	Email	Visit	Education, Resource, Technology, Therapy	The Intermediate Unit provides special education services to students ages 3-21.
BehaviorWorx of Southwestern PA	Kristan Weisdack	Email	Visit	Behavior Supports	I teach others about the connections that behavior has to undiagnosed vitamin and mineral deficiencies, gut issues, food intolerances, oculomotor dysfunction, primitive reflex issues, and so much more. I offer group trainings as well as 1:1 virtual assessments for families across the state.
Believing In All Children	Amy Van Lew	Email	Visit	Advocacy	Believing In All Children is a parent advocacy group that provides assistance in navigating the special education process.
Bender Leadership Academy	Stephanie Law	Email	Visit	Advocacy, Employment Support	Our goal is to increase long-term competitive employment for youth with disabilities. We deliver competency building programs that enable students with disabilities to engage in educational, empowerment and work opportunities, celebrate successes, and set and achieve career journey goals through our work focused programs, partnerships, mental health and Bender Mentoring Initiatives, and events like Disability Mentoring Day.
Best Buddies	Elise Hassinger	Email	Visit	Activities, Advocacy	Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.
Beverly’s Birthday	Kristeen Ballas	Email	Visit	Other	Beverly’s Birthdays provides birthday support and critical baby care items to families in need.
Big Beaver Falls Area School District	Mary Beth Leeman	Email	Visit	Education
Blackburn’s	Eric Turbaczewski	Email	Visit	Health & Safety	From Complex Rehab Equipment to Ventilation to Stair Lifts, Blackburn’s does it all and we do it right! Our goal is to fit your needs with the custom equipment that works best for you, giving you the freedom to live independently no matter the condition or disease.
Blind Association of Butler and Armstrong	Briana Reed	Email	Visit	Activities, Employment Support, Resource	We provide education, life skills training, vision screenings in partnership with Lions Clubs, information and referral, case management, chore services, low vision aides & optical center, support groups and social activities, transportation, employment, and employment training.
Borza Feeding	Melissa Borza	Email	Visit	Therapy	In-home feeding therapy from a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist supporting children with feeding difficulties, including limited variety, low volume, texture challenges, and difficulty with liquids, to build comfort, confidence, and calmer mealtimes.
Brain Balance of Wexford	Megan Galando	Email	Visit	Behavior Supports	Brain Balance is a drug-free, non-medical integrative program designed to optimize brain health and functions by strengthening weakened pathways and building stronger connections in the brain.
Brentwood Bank	Jennifer Hisdorf	Email	Visit	Financial	Brentwood Bank supports families with disabilities through personalized banking, special needs trust expertise, account guidance, and long-term banking planning that preserves benefits while building security.
Bridges Adaptive Field Hockey	Lydia Smeltz	Email	Visit	Activities	The mission statement of Bridges Field Hockey is to (1) increase access to field hockey for athletes with disabilities; (2) build relationships between disabled and non-disabled athletes in the greater Pittsburgh region.
Brother Andre’s Café	Erin Phillips	Email	Visit	Employment Support	Brother Andre’s Café is a coffee shop rooted in the teachings of Christ that provides meaningful employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Bunny Bakes & Specialty Coffee	Emily Vogt	Email	Visit	Employment Support	The Bunny Bakes Training Program is a comprehensive, person-centered supported employment opportunity designed to empower adults with disabilities by preparing them for diverse roles within Bunny Bakes and the community.
Butler Area School District	Beth Samson	Email	Visit	Education
Butler Coffee Lab	Sharon Vollmer	Email	Visit	Employment Support	Butler Coffee Lab is a nonprofit production facility that packages and distributes specialty coffee and tea while providing meaningful employment and workforce development opportunities for adults facing barriers to employment.
Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School	Clark Morton	Email	Visit	Education
Butler County Board of Commissioners	Kevin Boozel	Email	Visit	Resource	Butler County Commissioners serve residents through mental health and addiction programs and we serve the county by helping to develop infrastructure and bring more jobs to our area.
Care Options for Kids	Chelsea Benigni	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	COFK provides home health services for pediatric/adult patients. We can provide anything from families as caregivers to skilled needs.
Carelon Health of PA	Bobbie Jo Comes	Email	Visit	Medicaid Managed Care	Carelon Health of Pennsylvania (Carelon) is the Managed Care Organization (insurance company) that oversees the behavioral health services for HealthChoices members living in Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Crawford, Fayette, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
Cares of Western PA	Mindy Bowen	Email	Visit	Activities, Behavior Supports, Benefits Counseling, ODP Service Provider	CARES provides all inclusive community based day services and life sharing services for adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh – IDEA Department	Gina Winstead	Email	Visit	Activities	We are working to make the museums a more inclusive and accessible place to work and visit.
Carnegie Science Center	Emily Tremain	Email	Visit	Activities	Carnegie Science Center inspires and entertains by connecting science and technology with everyday life. In addition to providing valuable scientific experiences, Carnegie Science Center engages in outreach programs that serve Pittsburgh’s diverse community.
Casey's Clubhouse - Miracle League of the South Hills	Tim Gebhart	Email	Visit	Activities
CCAC	Mary Jo Guercio	Email	Visit	Education	CCAC offers 3 vocational/job readiness programs and social, recreational and some academic classes for students needing learning supports/special needs.
Center for Community Resources	Ashlee Hershberger	Email	Visit	Resource, Supports Coordination	Supports Coordination Organization
Center4Speech	Gretchen Myers	Email	Visit	Therapy	Speech/Language Therapy and Evaluation
Children’s Institute	Pat Quirk	Email	Visit	Education, Therapy	The Children’s Institute offers outpatient services for children with disabilities in the following areas: education, autism support, physical services, behavioral health, family support services ad early intervention, The Early Learning Institute (teli).
Citizen Care	Jeff Truxell	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	Citizen Care supports people with physical and intellectual disabilities by providing services that promote choice, personal satisfaction, and the realization of their hopes and dreams.
Clear Mindset	Dorothy L. Clear	Email	Visit	Other	Clear Mindset’s mission is to be a positive, encouraging, supportive voice to neurodiverse women who want help with their personal growth but struggle to implement change on their own.
ComForCare Home Care	Michelle Pekich	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	ComForCare helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities get the most out of independent living. Some services provided include transportation to appointments, shopping, errands, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders and compassionate companionship. Service areas include Northern Allegheny County, Butler, Beaver and Lawrence Counties.
Community Care Connections, Inc.	Michael Anderson	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider, Resource, Therapy	Community Care Connections provides programs and services for infants, children, and adults who have developmental delays, disabilities or Autism.
Community College of Beaver County	Melissa Byer	Email	Visit	Education	The CCBC Access-Ability Center provides services, accommodations, resources, and support to students with disabilities.
Community Living and Support Services (CLASS)		Email	Visit	Advocacy, ODP Service Provider, Resource, Technology	Home and Community-Based Services in Allegheny County and surrounding areas. Services: Assistance with personal care (in-home and community-based), skill-building, supported employment, day programming, residential services, assistive technology resources, and information/referrals
Community Options Inc.	Tim Hawk	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	Adult and adolescent residential, supported employment, CPS
Community Resources for Independence	Shannon Fatula	Email	Visit	Resource, Supports Coordination	CRI provides supports and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (including autism), veterans, early and aging, to maximize independence and accessibility of the community in which they live. We have direct supports as well as supports coordination. CRI is a Center for Independent Living (CIL).
Confluence Financial Partners	Brandon Corlett	Email	Visit	Financial	Confluence Financial Partners provides financial planning, wealth management, investment management, and retirement planning for individuals and families, including those in the disabled and special needs community, with a focus on helping clients pursue their financial goals.
Cookie Cookie Ice Cream		Email	Visit	Employment Support	OJT and job placements in a bakery setting with an emphasis on building independent skills. Cookie Cookie is a worksite that uses the provider Bender Leadership Academy for CWI and PWE services. Our store promotes self-advocacy, community, and dignity for a population frequently denied these opportunities. Everyone who enters our shop leaves with a sense of comfort, inclusion, and usually a cookie or six.
Corey Transition Consulting, LLC.	Leslie Corey	Email		Employment Support	I am an independent Transition Consultant specializing in Secondary Transition, Community Based Instruction and Vocational Assessments. My focus is on supporting schools with training, resources and finding creative ways to enhance their transition programming.
Cranberry Twp. Area Lions Club	Mike Doerfler	Email	Visit	Financial, Other	The club empowers the lives of blind and visually impaired individuals (and their families) by making available to them various services, equipment, and grants. The club also recognizes local middle school students who have been nominated by their teachers for their service, effort, and initiative.
Creative Citizen Studios	Myah Merhaut Werkmeister	Email	Visit	Activities	We work with artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities to make, exhibit, and sell their work. Our weekly art classes, workshops, and exhibit opportunities help promote our artists while connecting them with a larger community of artists.
DePaul School for Hearing and Speech	Marjorie Dawkins	Email	Visit	Education	DePaul School for Hearing and Speech teaches children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or with severe speech delays to listen and speak. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, we are the only Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) school in the western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia tri-state area. DePaul School works with children from birth through 8th grade to prepare them for a world of sound. Our goal for every student is for them to transition to their neighborhood schools alongside their peers with typical hearing.
Disability Options Network	Regis Charlton	Email	Visit	Advocacy, Resource	Disability Options Network is a grassroots advocacy organization concentrating on advocacy around disability rights issues, as well as skills training, peer support, transitioning, and information and referral services.
Donut Connection	Christopher Lunn	Email	Visit	Employment Support	Owned by a local non-profit, Nonprofit Development Corporation, we have locations in Butler, PA and Cranberry Township, PA where we are proud to serve our communities and meet our mission one donut at a time. We are proud to provide supportive employment opportunities, empowering individuals of all abilities to learn, grow, and succeed in the workplace.
Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh	Meredith Peterson	Email	Visit	Activities, Caregiver Support, Resource	DSAP is here to support, connect, educate, and inspire individuals with Down syndrome across the lifespan in the Greater Pittsburgh Region.
Duquesne University	Dr. Alia M. Pustorino-Clevenger	Email	Visit	Education	The University hosts the Compass program, a fully inclusive commuter based post-secondary collegian program that began its pilot at Duquesne in 2019.
East Allegheny School District	Kelly Woleslagle	Email	Visit	Education
East Suburban Citizen Advocacy Inc.	Heather Speeney	Email	Visit	Advocacy, Resource	Our mission is to provide advocacy and to build inclusive opportunities for those with developmental disabilities. We work with people of all ages for many categories of life, education, employment, mental health, physical health, legal, abuse or neglect, getting services, having a voice at the table.
Easterseals of Western and Central Pennsylvania	Amy Wineman	Email	Visit	Education, ODP Service Provider
Education Legal Services	Jonathan Steele	Email	Visit	Legal	If you are navigating challenges related to special education, student discipline, discrimination, or sexual harassment – Education Legal Services can help.
Ellie Mental Health- Wexford	Daria Durny	Email	Visit	Behavior Supports, Therapy	Outpatient therapy services for individuals, adults and families. Services are in-person or virtual. SibShop group for siblings of individuals with disabilities ages 8-13 years old.
Empowered Medical Advocacy	Kristi Wees	Email	Visit	Advocacy, Resource	We provide medical advocacy services to those with special needs including professional trainings, ebooks, medical history and laboratory testing review, appointment preparation and group facilitation.
Empowering Hope	Kelsey Harris	Email	Visit	Caregiver Support	Empowering Hope has 2 programs. Caring for Caregivers raises money to send the caregivers of those affected with a neurologic conditions on an all-expenses paid trip, or day away, while caring for their loved one. Our Equipment Exchange Program takes gently used medical equipment and provides it to families in need.
Empowerment Counseling LLC	Robin Thurman	Email	Visit	Therapy	I am an LCSW Mental Health therapist that specializes in trauma and most diagnosis that are a result of that trauma (PTSD, anxiety, depression, attachment disorder, ect).
EmpowerU Specialty Fitness, Inc.	Coach Joe	Email	Visit	Activities, ODP Service Provider	Empower U’s coaches create a safe and inclusive environment for our clients to develop skills for lifelong independence, personal fitness and overall wellness.
Entrusted Legacy Law	Ashley Sharek	Email	Visit	Legal	We help people protect their life and legacy. Sharek Law Office is an estate planning and elder law firm with a mission of making the lives of families, small business owners, those with special needs, and the elderly better.
ENVISION Blind Sports	Wendy Fagan	Email	Visit	Activities	Blind/Visually impaired, Sports
Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA	Jordan Hinds	Email	Visit	Resource	The Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA (EAWCP) provides public education and supportive services to individuals and families affected by epilepsy/seizure disorders.
Equal Speaks Inc.	Ayana Singh	Email	Visit	Advocacy, Technology	An autism advocacy nonprofit aiming to uplift neurodivergent nonverbal and semiverbal voices. We create assistive technology like apps and websites, podcast series, events, and fundraising to help individuals find their voice. We are always willing to hear issues which you feel in the community and help design tools to solve those problems, contact equalspeaks@gmail.com!
ESMHL with Rachel	Rachel Wilson	Email	Visit	Activities, Therapy	I am PATH International certified as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning (ESMHL). I have a focus on ground-based horsemanship skills, and refer out to other Certified Therapeutic Riding Programs if/when the client(s) is prepared enough to move on.
Evolve Coaching	Heather Conroy	Email	Visit	Employment Support, ODP Service Provider	Supporting individuals with disabilities and our community through education, employment, and the arts.
Exceptional Adventures	Julie Trbovich	Email	Visit	Activities	Exceptional Adventures - The Adventures of a Lifetime \| A subsidiary of Partners for Quality, Inc. Exceptional Adventures is a nonprofit organization founded in 1978 providing vacation opportunities, events, social gatherings and lifelong friendships for individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities and autism.
Extraordinary Law, LLC	Brandi Suter	Email	Visit	Legal	Special Education Attorney and advocate. Early intervention through transition services, support for IEPs, Section 504 Plans and any ADA accommodations in school settings.
Eye See You I love U	Amanda Campos	Email		Advocacy, Resource	We aim to raise awareness, provide resources, and create a support network for children of Pennsylvania and their families who are affected by Optic Nerve Hypoplasia. Additionally, we provide resources to children of low vision and no vision with any differing diagnoses.
Familylinks	Darith Gabrielson	Email	Visit	Behavior Supports, Supports Coordination, Therapy	We help individuals and families become Strong for Life through more than 20 personalized and family-centered community, behavioral, and social programs.
Fiffik Law Group	Claire Fiffik	Email	Visit	Legal	Our team of attorneys help people with estate planning, trusts, asset protection, probate, business formation, buying and selling businesses, bankruptcy, divorce, and general civil litigation.
Film Pittsburgh	Shanna Carrick	Email	Visit	Activities	Film Pittsburgh presents independent films from around the world, deepening audiences’ understanding of various cultures, expanding acceptance, and recognizing our common humanity. Our broad range of programming is designed to reach people of all races, religions, ages and abilities and emphasis is placed on collaboration with other organizations.
Fitness 4 Focus North Hills	Michael Shipper	Email	Visit	Activities, ODP Service Provider	Fitness 4 Focus is an inclusive gym empowering individuals of all abilities. We offer adaptive, personalized programs that build strength, coordination, confidence, and independence- making fitness fun, accessible, and life-changing for children, teens, and adults.
Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh	Masha Zaldonis	Email	Visit	Activities, Employment Support	The Friendship Circle is a community-based program that brings together people of diverse abilities and interests.
G.S. Jones Restoration & Consulting	Sonya Digiorno	Email	Visit	Other	Full-service restoration company which responds to disasters/emergencies which have had damage occur to residential or commercial properties. In addition, we provide sterilization/sanitation services utilizing highly effective, non-toxic for facilities, rooms, vehicles, furniture, etc. Ask about free demo.
Giant Eagle	Scott Kerr	Email	Visit	Employment Support	Inclusive Employer
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania	Jessica Schlie	Email	Visit	Activities
Glade Run Academy/ Glade Run Academy Utica	Brandy Dietrich	Email	Visit	Education	Glade Run Academy in Zelienople is a licensed, private K–12 alternative school. It provides specialized educational, therapeutic, and autism-support programs for students needing emotional, social, or behavioral learning environments.
Glade Run Lutheran Services/St. Stephen's Lutheran Academy	Brandy Dietrich	Email	Visit	Activities, Behavior Supports, ODP Service Provider, Therapy	Special Education and Mental Health services
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania	Samuel Kurylo	Email	Visit	Education, Employment Support, ODP Service Provider	We provide a broad array of employment-related education and workforce development services for people with special needs and barriers to employment, including individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
Grace Community Church	Kelly Kemp	Email	Visit	Activities	Grace Community church special needs ministry serves birth to age 21 and includes respite programs and other special needs activities through the year, buddy services for weekend services, specially trained volunteers and buddies who work with your student in the kid’s classrooms, and accommodations for deaf and hearing impaired including ASL interpretation at the Sunday service.
Gratton & Kerr Financial Group	Bryan Gratton	Email	Visit	Financial	Financial planning investments insurance
Grove City Area School District	Jennifer Connelly	Email	Visit	Education
Growing Together Aquaponics, Inc.	Marena Toth	Email	Visit	Employment Support	Transition program for persons with disabilities focusing on job training and using an aquaponics farm as the setting. Promotes healthy living as well.
Growing Together: The Friendship Factory	Christin Saumure	Email	Visit	Activities, Caregiver Support, Resource	Our mission is to enrich the lives of children with special needs through engaging recreational opportunities.
Hermitage School District	Amy Wanchisn	Email	Visit	Education
Hidden Hill Horse Farm	Drew Haney	Email	Visit	Activities, ODP Service Provider, Therapy	Hidden Hill Horse Farm is a therapeutic equine facility focused on using our horses to teach a wide range of life skills during our riding lessons.
Highmark Caring Place	Janet Arida,	Email	Visit	Other	The Highmark Caring Place provides support services at no cost for children and their families who have experienced the death of an important person.
Hilltop Horizons, Inc.	Ainsley Dillon	Email	Visit	Activities, Therapy	We provide equine assisted services to children and adults in our community. Services include adaptive riding, equine assisted learning, as well as occupational and speech therapies incorporating equine movement.
Hope Centers	Kristy Benigni	Email	Visit	Resource, Therapy	The Hope Centers provide school based and outpatient academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and therapeutic supports and services for children and adolescents with special needs in the greater Pittsburgh region. Our services include Licensed Private Academic schools, outpatient therapy at 3 locations, school-based services and tutoring services.
Hope Grows	Lisa Iadicicco	Email	Visit	Activities, Caregiver Support, Therapy	Through on-site and virtual programming, phone and in-person counseling services, support groups, Therapeutic Respite activities, and educational resources, our mission is to inspire hope through nature while empowering family caregivers to seek wellness of mind, body, and spirit.
Hugh & Honey	Julian Rizza	Email	Visit	Other	At Hugh & Honey, we create soft, bamboo sleepwear designed for children with sensitive skin, eczema, and sensory needs. Born from our daughter’s health journey, we blend comfort, care, and community to make bedtime peaceful, supportive, and full of love.
Inclusive Connections	Ali Cox	Email	Visit	Activities, Resource	Inclusive Connections brings transition aged individuals with disabilities into the community to bridge the learning between school and home. They also work with all age groups in social skills, sensory friendly events and collaborate with businesses seeking a more inclusive atmosphere.
Inglis	Abigail Goetz	Email	Visit	Financial, Technology	We provide Inglis Assistive Tech solutions (IATS)- assessment, training, device acquisition and support for people with disabilities and older adults to use AT to enhance independence, 3D Printing and R&D Lab, and The Inglis Impact Accelerator: an initiative seeking to support emerging entrepreneurs (including those with disabilities) working in disability services and support.
Interact Therapy	Marleah Herman-Umpleby	Email	Visit	Therapy	We will offer a range of services to support communication, including evaluations, therapy, and AAC assessments and implementation. Our goal is to work closely with clients and their families to develop personalized communication plans that meet their unique needs and goals.
InVision Customized Services	Debra Hyatt-Burkhart	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	We provide Residential Program, Community Supports, Employment Supports, InVision Behavioral Health.
Ivy Rehab for Kids	Sheena Souder	Email	Visit	Therapy	At Ivy Rehab for Kids, we provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help our young patients excel in these important years. We’re grateful to work with kids from birth to adulthood to provide timely, individualized therapy services.
Izabella's Gourmet Chow	Sofya Stearns	Email	Visit	Activities	I teach kids and adults international cooking classes. Kids get a lesson on a culture, capital, flag color, music and language of dish’s origin. Seminars and Assemblies on Nutrition and teach Etiquette Classes.
Jamie’s Dream Team	Jamie Holmes-Ward	Email	Visit	Financial	We provide assistance and/or make distributions to or on behalf of qualifying individuals who are handicapped, disabled, terminally ill, severely injured or suffering from a serious condition, disease or trauma.
Jasmine Nyree Homes	Savon Salter	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	Jasmine Nyree Hoes, Inc. is a licensed Adult Training Facility for individuals with disabilities and an older adult daily living center for seniors. We provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where individuals of all abilities can thrive.
Joy Rider's Pittsburgh	Dianne Stuckman & Margarita Halasowski	Email	Visit	Activities	In partnership with the Veterans Leadership Program of Pittsburgh, we take individuals with any limitations on a scenic bike ride along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Rides begin on the Millvale Riverfront and continue along the North shore offering views of the city’s rivers, stadiums and skylines. The bike is operated by specially trained volunteers, there is no charge and we encourage family and friends to ride along.
Kairon Connect, PBC	Brian Sullivan	Email	Visit	Technology	We provide free online emotional intelligence training to autistic people and autism accommodation training to neurotypicals.
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions	Amanda Sanabria	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider, Therapy
Karns City Area School District	Mark Frazer	Email	Visit	Education
Knoch School District	Greg Hajek or Jess Jacobs	Email	Visit	Education
Lawrence County Mental Health/Developmental Services	Denise Zona	Email	Visit	Odp Administration, Resource, Supports Coordination	Lawrence County Mental Health/Developmental Services (MHDS) is the Administrative Entity for ODP in Lawrence County. We provide intake, registration and determine eligibility into and oversight of supports and services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, autism and children with multiple medical complexities. We also work in collaboration with community partners to fund and organize events to increase social opportunities within our community.
Learning Disabilities Association of Pennsylvania	Collin Diedrich	Email	Visit	Advocacy	We empower individuals with learning disabilities, particularly from underserved communities. We offer free services, including transformative reading tutoring programs and innovative Improv and STEM education resources.
Legacy Fitness	Katie Werner	Email	Visit	Activities	We provide quality adaptive needs fitness classes that help empower our participants, not only physically but also mentally!
LegalShield & IDShield	Kim Berger-Grooms	Email	Visit	Legal, Other	Month to month affordable and responsive legal advice, estate planning (Wills, Living Wills, and POA’s are FREE), personal document reviews, letters and phone calls if you’re ever mistreated as well as assistance with trusts, adult transition issues, and guardianship questions. An identity theft plan is available as well that monitors your personal information and provides full restoration if you become a victim.
Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians - LAMP	Mark Lee	Email	Visit	Resource, Technology	Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians – LAMP serves residents who have difficulty using standard print materials because of a visual, physical, or reading disability. Materials include digital audiobooks on flash drive cartridges, braille books and downloads, large print books, digital and braille magazines, tactile and braille early literacy kits, audio described DVDs and more.
Life Enrichment Trust	Roxanne Julian	Email	Visit	Legal	We help families protect the future of their loved ones with disabilities without losing government benefits that they depend on.
Life’sWork of Western PA	Babs Sefiane	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	At Life’sWork, we believe everyone has a right to share in opportunities for meaningful employment.
Lifesteps	Nancy Ice	Email	Visit	Education, ODP Service Provider
Lifesteps Transition Program - The Next Step	Nicole Coiro	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	The Lifesteps Transition Program is designed for high school students and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, including autism, to prepare them to live as independently as possible. The program incorporates three primary areas: Independent living skills, vocational and employment skills and on-going education/training.
Liken Home Care	Rachel Bauman	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	We provide In Home and Community Supports, Companion Services and respite services to ODP clients. We offer in home nursing services, direct support, direct care, activities of daily living and outings.
Love Home & Autism and Changing Spaces Pennsylvania	Christina Abernethy	Email	Visit	Advocacy	I am a passionate advocate for individuals and families impacted by disabilities. My focus is on public speaking, legislative advocacy and providing compassionate support to other parents and caregivers.
Mars School District	Mike DelDuca	Email	Visit	Education
McGovern Wealth Group	Ryan Wirth	Email	Visit	Financial	Provides a comprehensive financial planning process that develops a strategy to care for a loved one with a disability. Focus areas include Special Needs Trusts, strategies to fund the Trust, investment management, and more. Services of the McGovern Wealth Group include life and disability insurance, investment management, financial planning, retirement planning, business planning, and other areas of financial concern.
Merakey Allegheny Valley School	Amy Rocini	Email	Visit	Education, ODP Service Provider	We provide homes and a full range of services to adults with all levels of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Merakey AVS provides its services through more than 110+ programs and facilities including campuses, community group homes and day program centers in Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Butler, Dauphin, Lebanon, Mercer, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.
Michael Mackie Project	Audrey Mackie	Email	Visit	Activities, Employment Support, Resource	The Michael Mackie Project delivers free accessible, adaptive experiences that celebrate individuality and empower children with disabilities to participate in typical childhood activities while fostering inclusion and community support.
Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV	Dr. Wayde Killmeyer	Email	Visit	Education, Resource, Technology, Therapy
Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)	Ashley Veres	Email	Visit	Caregiver Support, Resource	Consists of representatives from families, county administration, Intermediate Units, school districts, Early Intervention providers, Head Start, service coordinators, health agencies, and other community organizations. While each LICC is different, each works toward the overall goal of enhancing local Early Intervention Supports and Services.
Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey	Christine Hupkovich	Email	Visit	Activities
Milestone HCQU West	Natalie Symons or Kelly Fisher	Email	Visit	Education, ODP Service Provider	Milestone’s Health Care Quality Unity (HCQU) West is an integral part of a long-term initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) to support and improve the physical and behavioral healthcare services for citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Miracle League of Southwestern Pennsylvania	Chris Sherry	Email	Visit	Activities	The Miracle League of Southwestern Pennsylvania is an organized baseball league for special needs children and adults which enables these children and adults to develop socialization skills and have fun by playing baseball at a field specially designed for them. The Miracle League field located in Graham Park in Cranberry Township is totally handicapped accessible. It has a synthetic surface that allows easy use of wheel chairs, walkers, and other adaptive devices.
Miracle League of Western PA	Harold D. Hicks	Email	Visit	Activities	The Miracle League of Western PA provides every person with a disability the opportunity, regardless of ability and age, to play baseball, basketball, soccer, flag football, and net-related sports on a safe synthetic playing surface designed specifically for their needs.
Montour School District	Kris Eichner	Email	Visit	Education
Moon Area School District	Tara Harvan	Email	Visit	Education
Mt. Lebanon Township Police Department	Jaqui Stilson	Email	Visit	Resource
Neighborhood Allies	Sarah Dieleman Perry	Email	Visit	Financial, Resource	Neighborhood Allies manages the Asset Building Network, Bank On Allegheny County Coalition, and co-leads the Pittsburgh Coalition on the Intersection of Race, Disability, and Poverty. Programs led by Neighborhood Allies include Fund My Future PGH and the Financial Empowerment Center.
Neighborhood North Museum of Play	Sara Deppenbrook	Email	Visit	Activities	Neighborhood North Museum of Play is Beaver County’s first children’s museum where you’ll find a unique space designed to foster curiosity, learning, and connection.
NeurAbilities	Rhianna Minger	Email	Visit	Behavior Supports, ODP Service Provider, Therapy	At NeurAbilities Wexford, we specialize in center-based ABA therapy for young children with autism, helping families throughout western Pennsylvania access compassionate, evidence-based care close to home.
NeuroAxis Rehabilitation Services	Kelsey Harris	Email	Visit	Therapy	NeuroAxis Rehab is a neurologic specialized company who provides intensive physical, occupational and speech therapy services all from the comfort of home!
North Allegheny School District	Patty Tkacik	Email	Visit	Education
North Way Christian Community – Autism Ministry	Sarah Conway	Email	Visit	Activities, Caregiver Support	Our mission is for families with a child (or children) on the autism spectrum to come as they are, so that together they can all know, experience, and follow Jesus. Your children, both neurotypical and neurodiverse, will be well taken care of as they experience the love of Jesus. At the same time, you will be able to participate in our worship gathering and experience much needed worship, teaching, prayer, and community.
Northgate School District	Dr. Caroline Johns	Email	Visit	Education
Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5	Brandie Stevens	Email	Visit	Education, Resource, Technology, Therapy
Northwestern Mutual	Ken Sinagra	Email	Visit	Financial	Overall Financial Planning, but also specifically Special Needs Planning to individuals and families. My brother has special needs, so doing this planning hits home with me.
Not Forgotten Home and Community Services	Sonja Williams	Email	Visit	Activities, ODP Service Provider	Home and Community Supports, Art and Activities Programs: Employment Supports, Respite Services
Oakbridge Advisor Group	Christine Brookins	Email	Visit	Financial	Oakbridge Advisor Group provides financial strategies for Typical and Special Needs. This includes products and services for risk and wealth management, planning for education, retirement, and estates, focusing on the preservation of eligibility for government benefits for those with disabilities.
Ohio Township	Andy Rubino	Email	Visit	Resource
OneWell	Stacie Capps	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	Our agency provides services to IDD population. The services we provide are: In home and community supports, Companion care, respite services (<24 and >24 hour, in and out of home), homemaker/chore services, Nursing (LPN and RN, 21 and over), Behavioral Supports (21 and over), Transportation public (via a business account with Uber, to provide waiver eligible transportation), Assistive Technology
Open Up Pittsburgh	Tessa Karel	Email	Visit	Activities, Advocacy	Open Up’s mission is to teach mindfulness tools through movement and art practices that center people living with disabilities. Our programs are open to all who identify as having a disability and those who do not.
Operation HOPE	Tim Emery	Email	Visit	Financial, Resource	NO COST 1 on 1 coaching for budgeting and saving with credit establishment and improvement
Osterhout Berger Daley	Lindsay Osterhaut	Email	Visit	Legal	We represent individuals filing for disability benefits from Social Security, the Veteran's Administration and under private long term disability insurance policies. We advocate at all levels from filing through Federal District Court appeals.
Outspoken	Christine Brookins	Email	Visit	Advocacy, Resource	We provide education around and advocacy for the disability community. We offer disability training for companies and organizations, speaking engagements, educational workshops, IEP & ISP advocacy, community partnerships as well as individual and family consultations around resources and benefits.
PA ABLE/ PA Treasury	Jesse Streeter	Email	Visit	Financial	The PA ABLE Savings Program offers a way for individuals with disabilities to save funds without jeopardizing their important government benefits. PA ABLE accounts are free to open and offer great tax benefits.
PA CareerLink	Sabrina Clay	Email	Visit	Employment Support	PA CareerLink® Pittsburgh is an implementation of PA CareerLink® and American Job Center® in Allegheny County. Our vision is to support a prosperous region with a fully employed workforce with the tools needed to succeed. All services support and enhance workforce employability and the economic vibrancy of the Pittsburgh/Allegheny County region.
PA Coalition for Oral Health	Helen Hawkey	Email	Visit	Health & Safety
PA Connecting Communities	Tammy Rose	Email	Visit	Activities, ODP Service Provider	Home and Community IDD/Autism, Behavioral Supports, Occupational Therapy, Transition Services, Vocational Rehab (OVR support)
PA Elks Home Service Program	Ricki Hood	Email	Visit	Caregiver Support, Resource	To support and promote the independence of individuals with developmental disabilities, by providing information, referral and advocacy services via home visits, phone support, text and email. Services are free of charge and available to individuals with developmental disabilities of any age from birth to death.
PA Family Network, Vision for Equality	Kourtney Miles	Email	Visit	Resource	PA Family Network Family Advisors—people with disabilities and family members across Pennsylvania—offer peer-led workshops, mentoring, and systems navigation. We help families understand supports across the lifespan to build an Everyday Life. “Family” includes people with disabilities, their relatives, and those they consider family.
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation	Julie Jindra	Email	Visit	Employment Support	We assist Pennsylvanians with disabilities secure and maintain employment and independence.
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation - Early Reach Program	Lindsay Coulehan	Email	Visit	Activities, Employment Support	The Early Reach initiative employs a team of Early Reach Coordinators to provide group and individual outreach, education and consultation services to youth with disabilities and their parents, local schools and agencies that serve them.
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation-Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services	Harold Longmore or Aaron Hill	Email	Visit	Employment Support
PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance	Brandi Cooper	Email	Visit	Activities, Advocacy, Caregiver Support, Resource	The PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance promotes awareness and acceptance, provides education, and assists families, schools and communities while advocating for individuals with TS.
PA211 Southwest United Way	Michele Breisinger	Email	Visit	Resource	Dial 2-1-1 (or 1-888-553-5778 from outside the service area) or text your zip code to 898-211 Provides information about and referrals to organizations across the full range of human services.
Pace School	Dr. Amira McLemore Wolfson	Email	Visit	Education	Pace School provides individualized education with mental health, behavioral, and autistic support services empowering students from K through age 21 to thrive. We are one of 33 State Approved Private Schools providing free appropriate special education for students with disabilities.
Panza Legal Services	Kari Panza	Email	Visit	Legal	Panza Legal Services is a small law firm with a clear focus: to provide the residents of western Pennsylvania with professional and compassionate legal representation for their Social Security Disability claims.
Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania	Nicole Zilli	Email	Visit	Caregiver Support, Resource	Parent to Parent connects families of children and adults with developmental delays, disabilities, and special health care needs throughout their journey.
Parents in Toto	Sydney Branby	Email	Visit	Activities, Caregiver Support	Autism, Community, Resource Center
Partners For Quality	Greg Jena	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider
PathWays of Southwestern PA	Amanda Kelly	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	We provide: Early Intervention, Agency with Choice, Residential, Behavioral supports, Supported Living, Community Participation Services (ATF), and day care for medically fragile children.
PEAL Center	Jackie White	Email	Visit	Advocacy, Caregiver Support, Resource	PEAL provides resources, information, training and individual support for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. PEAL also educates policymakers. PEAL Center’s 21 and Able Project helps young adults with disabilities transition smoothly from the last day of high school to the first day of adult life by increasing employment, housing opportunities and other support.
Pediatric Therapy Professionals, Inc.	Brooke Dorsch	Email	Visit	Therapy	Pediatric Therapy Professionals, Inc. is an early intervention agency helping families of children birth to three. PTP provides services like Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Special Instruction, Vision, Hearing, and Nutrition.
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation	Wendy Davis	Email	Visit	Financial, Resource, Technology	We help people with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians get assistive technology. This includes everything from a wheelchair to a hearing aid to something more unusual like a fence so a child with autism can safely play in their backyard. We work one-on-one with people to identify and navigate funding resources for the devices they want and need, and we also offer low-interest and zero-interest loans.
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)	Hillary Mangis	Email	Visit	Resource, Technology	Working with the Bureau of Special Education (BSE), Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), PaTTAN provides a full array of professional development and technical assistance targeted to improving student results. Week-long summer institutes, ongoing professional development series, webinars, on-site assistance, and individual student or teacher supports are some of the means by which PaTTAN provides support to schools.
Pine Township			Visit	Resource
Pittsburgh Mount Oliver Intermediate Unit 2	Jennifer Solak	Email	Visit	Education, Resource, Technology, Therapy
Pittsburgh Public School	Patti Camper	Email	Visit	Education
Pittsburgh Rogue Runners and Walkers Power of Yet Youth Division	Ben Diebold	Email	Visit	Activities	We are a run club that is for neurodivergent youths ages 4-13 based in the city of Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Steelwheelers		Email	Visit	Activities	The Pittsburgh Steelwheelers are dedicated to providing opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in competitive sports. Currently, the Steelwheelers have 3 main sports that people can get involved in: wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Basketball and Handcycling.
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium	Whitney French	Email	Visit	Activities
Plum Borough School District	Gina Dessell	Email	Visit	Education
Progressive Workshop (PWAC)	Michelle Reefer	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	PWAC provides vocational Rehab for adults with disabilities. Adult Training Facility (ATF), Community Participation Services (CPS), Small Group Employment, and Supported Employment.
Proof Positive: Autism Wellbeing Alliance	Patricia Wright	Email	Visit	Resource	Proof Positive is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving the wellbeing of autistic people and their families, providers and communities. We expand access to programs and practices to make the science and skills of happiness available to all.
Propel Schools	Kate O'Connor-Waltemire	Email	Visit	Education
Provident Charter School	Rachel Owens	Email	Visit	Education	Provident Charter School has a mission to help students overcome reading and writing deficits caused by dyslexia and return them to their home school prepared to succeed in high school and beyond.
Reagan’s Journey	Kim Neal	Email	Visit	Health & Safety	Our mission is to make life better for children with special needs by hosting low-cost/free events that foster relationships among families facing similar challenges, operating a free pediatric equipment and medical supply closet, and offering resources online for your journey.
Recreation Alliance of North Pgh. – Richland Township	Melissa Williams	Email		Activities
Red Saw Remodeling	Jessica Lichvar	Email	Visit	Other	Interior remodeling with a focus on accessibility- bathrooms, basements, storage solutions, and kitchen installations designed for comfort, safety and ease of use for all, including those with special needs.
Riverview Intermediate Unit 6	Dr. Deanna Sintobin	Email	Visit	Education, Resource, Technology, Therapy
Robert Morris University Trees Network	Deanna Hiltz	Email	Visit	Activities, Caregiver Support, Resource, Technology	The RMU Trees Network provides services and training to enhance the support for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities and their families through professional preparation of teachers, continued professional development of teachers and service providers and direct services to children and families. We host a parent support group, informational workshops, and other educational opportunities.
Rochester Area School District	Nathan Leeman	Email	Visit	Education
Roll Mobility	Sarah Elliott	Email	Visit	Health & Safety	Roll Mobility offers a user-friendly free mobile app that allows users to review, search for, and view locations with detailed accessibility information, complete with photos and videos. Community and user generated reviews are focused on objective accessibility criteria, ensuring that users know exactly what to expect.
Rose E Schneider Family YMCA	Carrie Fox	Email	Visit	Activities	Opportunities for sports, learning to swim, recreational swimming, exercise, social gatherings, and volunteering
Ross Township Police	Jordan Sager	Email	Visit	Resource
Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation	Carolyn Slayton	Email	Visit	Activities, Financial, Resource	Support, resources, and financial stipends to individuals with spinal cord injuries and their caregivers to help them lead independent and meaningful lives. In-person events, adaptive sport opportunities, weekend retreats, financial stipends for various items related to an SCI, community building and resource navigation.
SafeinHome	Season Jackson	Email	Visit	Health & Safety, ODP Service Provider, Technology	SafeinHome is an ODP authorized Provider of Remote Supports. SafeinHome is dedicated to empowering those in the IDD community to lead a more self-directed life.
Sally & Howard Levin Clubhouse	Brittney Alverado	Email	Visit	Activities	We are a warm, welcoming community where adults whose lives have been disrupted by mental illness come together to discover and develop their strengths and abilities, build self-confidence, and gain valuable social and vocational skills that prepare them for more productive, rewarding, meaningful lives.
Sechler Law Firm	Roxanne Julian	Email	Visit	Legal	We offer free consultations to families needing assistance with creating First and Third Party Special Needs Trusts. Our law firm also specializes in Guardianships for those with special needs.
Seeable, Inc.	Dana Bauer	Email	Visit	Health & Safety, Resource	Seeable’s objective is to create and implement therapy-backed videos to accompany real-life experiences in the community and at home in everyday life.
Seneca Valley School District	Jessica Pyle	Email	Visit	Education
Service Coordination Unlimited	Matt Perkins	Email	Visit	Supports Coordination	Provides Supports Coordination for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Supports the ID/A waiver under ODP. Coordinate and advocate for our individuals.
Shaler Area School District	Joe Testa	Email	Visit	Education
Shannon Koch Realtor® – BHHS The Preferred Realty	Shannon Koch	Email	Visit	Other	As a real estate agent and mother of a wonderful autistic daughter, I serve many clients, but my passion is helping people with disabilities find their perfect home that meets their unique needs.
Shields and Boris	McKenna Adams	Email	Visit	Legal	Elder Law Firm that also focuses on helping parents of special needs children and families secure their child’s financial future and develop a comprehensive financial plan for themselves.
Simpson-McCrady	Derek Gallagher	Email	Visit	Other	A privately held brokerage with decades of specialized experience, we provide comprehensive risk management solutions for nonprofits and private families navigating the unique challenges of the special needs landscape.
Slippery Rock University (SRU), Office of Disability Services and Rock Life	Kim Coffaro	Email	Visit	Education	The Office of Disability Services (ODS) aims to serve students with disabilities in a positive way while helping them to become good stewards of academic success.
So Many Angels	Matt Meiers	Email	Visit	Activities, Other	So Many Angels provides photo experiences for children facing serious medical challenges.
Sophie’s Potluck	Amy Hart	Email	Visit	Activities, Caregiver Support	At Sophie’s Potluck, we envision a world where every special needs child experiences boundless possibilities through purposeful and inclusive activities. We host two events each month that you can register for on our website. We would love to see you there.
Special Olympics Pennsylvania	Andrew Fee	Email	Visit	Activities	Provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other athletes, and the community. We accomplish this through sports, athlete leadership trainings, health programming, young athlete programming, and our Unified Sports.
Specialized Travel by Laura	Laura Oliverio	Email	Visit	Other	I plan personalized, thoughtfully paced vacations worldwide for individuals and families with accessibility needs, special diets, and all types of disabilities. I match families to services, supports, and travel partners that are tailored to their needs and preferences.
SpectroDolce	Catherine Hughes	Email	Visit	Employment Support	Created specifically for adults with autism to have a safe place to gain work experience and job readiness skills. Our goal is to transition most of our workforce into sustainable careers . We are determined to narrow the whopping 85% employment gap amongst neurodivergent people. SpectroDolce is now part of the Achieving True Self family of programs.
Spectrum Charter School	Matt Erickson	Email	Visit	Education
Spectrum Fudge	Roger Haney	Email	Visit	Employment Support	At Spectrum Fudge, we create uniquely delicious confections while providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Spina Bifida Association of Western PA	Robin Wingard	Email	Visit	Activities, Caregiver Support, Resource	The Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania (SBAWP) is committed to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities, especially those with spina bifida and their families, by providing a continuum of direct service, education, and advocacy. We provide community-based services, residential living and camp and retreat programs to children and adults with spina bifida and like disabilities.
Starlight Support Services, LLC.	Jenny Walker	Email	Visit	Behavior Supports, ODP Service Provider, Resource	Delivering compassionate, person-centered services including Behavior Support, In-Home & Community Supports, Companion Services, and programming on healthy relationships/sexuality education, strengthened by the expertise of licensed Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
Stoneybrook Foundation	Paula Cinti	Email	Visit	Activities, ODP Service Provider, Therapy	We are a therapeutic horsemanship center for individuals with physical, intellectual, and emotional special needs.
Students with Exceptional Abilities	Jessica Hall-Wirth	Email	Visit	Resource, Therapy	Students with Exceptional Abilities (S.E.A) is dedicated to the enhancement of social, educational, and transitional skills in an individualized, inclusive setting. S.E.A. recognizes the need for additional support and continued learning through after-school tutoring and summer extended school-year programming for students with disabilities.
Studio Forget-Me-Not!			Visit	Activities	Studio Forget-Me-Not! is an inclusive art space where adults with special abilities can explore unlimited artistic exploration with a large variety of classes. At Studio Forget-Me-Not, we focus on abilities rather than disabilities while we offer additional support based on needs and interests. We are dedicated to go beyond traditional art practice with a fun and colorful exploration of multiple art mediums.
Talktime Speech Therapy, LLC	Amber Campbell	Email	Visit	Therapy	Specializing in Pediatric Speech, Language, Occupational, and Reading Therapies
Team Friends	Susan Cataldi	Email	Visit	Activities	Team Friends is a comprised of parents, family members, typical friends, direct support staff and persons out of high school with developmental disabilities who together are building a sense of belonging through dynamic team events featuring social, educational and philanthropic components.
TFH Special Needs Toys	Karen Pool	Email	Visit	Other	Our mission is to provide you with fun and purposeful products to regulate your sensory systems allowing for inclusive play and education. From small fidgets to durable sensory room equipment, you can find what you need with us.
The Beacon	Kaitlin Hens-Greco	Email	Visit	Activities	The Beacon offers programs that introduce mindfulness and self-awareness, to help teens improve their emotional literacy. Facilitated by trained staff, we empower teens to advocate for themselves and one another, as they learn to care for their mental health.
The Behavior Institute	Emily Smiechowski	Email	Visit	Behavior Supports, Therapy	We are a team of RBTs and BCBAs who provide IBHS/ABA services to children and their families. We work with ages 2-22. We provide center based and school based services. We work on a variety of skills including increasing communication and working to decrease maladaptive behaviors.
The Branch	Alison Karabin	Email	Visit	Advocacy, Resource	To support individuals with psychiatric, intellectual, or developmental disabilities, helping them to live, learn, work, and socialize as valued members of the community. Programs include: Sally and Howard Levin Clubhouse (psychiatric rehab day program), Supported Living and Community and Partnerships.
The Caffeinated Advocate	Catherine Hughes	Email	Visit	Advocacy	I help caregivers, self-advocates, and organizations turn lived experience into clear strategy, powerful storytelling, and real-world solutions in neurodiversity and disability spaces. With nearly 25 years of personal and professional experience supporting individuals, families, schools, and communities, I bring heart and strategy together to bridge gaps, cultivate belonging, and create better outcomes.
The Children's Home of Pittsburgh	Bethany Bartilson	Email	Visit	Education, Other, Therapy	The Children's Home of Pittsburgh has 6 programs that support children, families and individuals: Pediatric Specialty Hospital, Adoption and Permanency, Child's Way Learning Canter, Therapy Services, Counseling, and Pediatric VIEW
The Learning Gardens	BJ Russell	Email	Visit	Therapy	We provide individualized cognitive & educational therapy, coaching and academic assessment. We help build the thinking skills underlying common academic & everyday struggles (reading, following directions). In-person services available: Butler, Centre County; online anywhere else. Schedule a free consultation to learn more.
Therapy Works LLC	Betsy Gilbert	Email	Visit	Therapy	Therapy Works provides speech and occupational therapy services in the home, school, and office settings. We also provide fitness and tutoring services.
Three Rivers Adaptive Sports	Barbi Baum	Email	Visit	Activities	To promote quality of life, education and to provide quality year-round sports and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities, their families and friends.
Three Rivers Community Care	Allison Broaddrick	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider, Therapy	Three Rivers Community Care provides services under the waiver system: in home supports, community supports, and residential services. We also provide Occupational Therapy and Music Therapy to all ages and abilities. Our community center in Carnegie hosts a variety of weekly activities.
Thrive Chiropractic	Dr. Andrew Rupp	Email	Visit	Other	Thrive helps kids with sensory, focus, and developmental challenges by improving nervous system function through gentle, drug-free chiropractic care—helping them regulate better, feel calmer, and reach their full potential.
Total Learning Centers	Mary Ellen Greacen	Email	Visit	Education	Testing, Tutoring, Academic Support, Online Learning
Transitional Options Inc.	Nick Carnicella	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	We will continue pushing to allow your loved ones to become more independent in their living arrangements, employment choices, and community involvement. We will strive daily toward independence for the least restrictive and community-based services.
Trying Together	Ashley Harland	Email	Visit	Advocacy, Resource	Trying Together supports high-quality care and education for young children by providing advocacy, community resources, and professional growth opportunities for the needs and rights of children, their families, and the individuals who interact with them.
Tucker Arensberg, P.C.	Carolyn A.W. Whitworth	Email	Visit	Legal	We provide estate and trust planning for families, including planning for families of special needs individuals, as well as legal assistance with obtaining and administering guardianship over special needs and otherwise incapacitated individuals.
Tug Butter, LLC	Missy Terrell	Email		Other	Sweet Treat and Catering Service
Tutelage Residential Services, LLC	Aeisha Carter	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	Residential habilitation, supports broker, respite
United Spinal Association of Pittsburgh		Email	Visit	Activities, Resource	The United Spinal Association of Pittsburgh is primarily focused on recreational activities and opportunities, membership engagement and interaction, peer to peer support for newly injured individuals and their families along with local and statewide advocacy for the SCI (Spinal Cord Injury) and wheelchair community.
United Way of Southwestern PA	Alena Anderson	Email	Visit	Resource	Along with our community partners, we work to remove barriers for people of all abilities to secure meaningful employment; help young mothers adjust to life as a parent; assist older adults so they can continue to live independently.
UPMC Assist +	Mitch Bell	Email	Visit	Technology	Assist + is an interactive space that helps patients discover adaptive devices and technology to improve their quality of life.
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh	Alanna Kanawalski	Email	Visit	Other	Adaptive Care Team is a complimentary program, dedicated to improving the care and experience for our patients with developmental and behavioral challenges. We use an Adaptive Care Plan to inform our doctors, nurses and staff about the unique needs of your child in the health care setting.
UPMC Disabilities Resource Center	Matt Berwick	Email	Visit	Resource
UPMC Jameson Project Search	Amy Donston	Email	Visit	Employment Support	One year school-to-work program that takes place entirely at UPMC Jameson. Total workplace immersion facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training through several unpaid internships. Graduates gain marketable and transferable skills that are essential to employment. Supports are provided to assist these students to find competitive and integrated employment post-graduation.
Values Into Action	Julie Jackson	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	We provide assistance to ODP Waiver participants who direct services using Participant Directed Services. The Support Broker assists with employer-related responsibilities, helps to ensure compliance with the regulations and rules, and to develop and sustain relationships with friends and acquaintances so the Participant can be successful in self-directing some or all of their waiver services.
Variety the Children’s Charity	Tom Baker	Email	Visit	Health & Safety, Technology	With a mission to empower children with disabilities to live life to the fullest, Variety the Children’s Charity provides life-changing mobility and communication equipment to ensure our most vulnerable kids are no longer left out, behind, or excluded.
Verland Foundation, Inc.	Trisha Schum	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	Providing residential and day program services to residents with severe to profound intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Viable Options for Individual choice and Enhancement LLC	Beth Meteney	Email	Visit	ODP Service Provider	The Supports Broker service is made possible through the Office of Developmental Programs – IDD Waivers (Consolidated, Community Living and PF/DS Waivers) to help Participants and families Self-Direct their Waiver services when they use a Financial Management Service (Vendor Fiscal or Agency with Choice) to hire their staff through, making it possible to hire family members or chosen staff to support them through paid services.
Watson Institute	Jamie Desrochers	Email	Visit	Education, Therapy	An approved private school ages 3-21 for students with Autism, ID, and multiple disabilities.
We Rock the Spectrum Butler County	Annie Montefiori	Email	Visit	Activities	Sensory gym for ALL ages and ALL abilities! Specialized sensory specific equipment. Open 7 days a week offering open play, toddler time, birthday parties, summer camp, preschool prep and field trips.
Wesley Family Services	Casey Nowicki	Email	Visit	Behavior Supports, Education, ODP Service Provider, Therapy	WFS provides behavioral health and educational services along with services for IDD, older adults and various community support programs that empower children, adults, and families.
West Allegheny School District	Brooke Prohaska (Caruso)	Email	Visit	Education
Western PA Blind Outdoor Leisure Development	Carol Lubecki	Email	Visit	Activities	We organize activities for adults over 18yrs who have a visual disability. Activities can range from downhill skiing to hiking to cultural outings and anything in between.
Western Pennsylvania Golf Association	Luke Lacey	Email	Visit	Activities	Our missions include competitions, handicapping, course rating, and member services. We manage the WPGA Scholarship Fund and Foundation to support education and grow golf. We also provide annual educational programs for our expanding membership across diverse areas and formats.
Westmoreland County PA Developmental Services (WC BHDS)	Susan Patrick Harris	Email	Visit	Odp Administration, Resource, Supports Coordination	We serve all the residents of Westmoreland County PA with intellectual, developmental and autistic disabilities and spectrum issues including waiver, supports, management of the issues surrounding those living with ID, DD and Autism.
Westmoreland Intermediate Unit	Jason Conway	Email	Visit	Education, Resource, Technology, Therapy
Woodlands Foundation	Leia Patsilevas	Email	Visit	Activities, ODP Service Provider	The Woodlands is where children and adults with disability and chronic illness find their freedom and empowerment to experience programs that enrich lives through summer camps, weekend retreats, clubs, and classes.
XYCOM Technology	Tina Clark	Email	Visit	Technology	Technology Construction and installation sales. Smartboards, Phones, Audio, Video, Security and Interactive Technology. We install immersive reality class forms for special needs schools that include sensory technology.
Yellow Bridges Speech and Sensory Development Center, LLC	Brooke Baran	Email	Visit	Therapy	Yellow Bridges offers a therapeutic group environment for preschool-aged children with speech/language delays and differences. Individual services and small groups allow for development across a variety of settings. Each small group is led by an SLP.
Young Life Capernaum	Nick Buckshaw	Email	Visit	Activities	We are about creating spaces of belonging where teams and young adults (14-22) with disabilities can be invited, celebrated, and needed. Through building mutual and authentic friendships, volunteer leaders live life alongside our friends getting to share life and faith.
Zacks Trust & Estate Law LLC	Jillian F. Zacks	Email	Visit	Legal	The firm provides estate planning services including a focus on third-party funded and self-funded special needs trusts and powers of attorney. The services Jillian provides go beyond drafting the documents, she works hand in hand with you to understand your needs, provide resources and help you understand the process.