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• Introduction to Autism for Parents and Caregivers of Children

  • When
    01 Oct 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Autism Connection of PA, 35 Wilson Street, Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
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    30

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  Introduction to Autism for 
  Parents and Caregivers of Children

   Presented by:
  Autism Connection of PA Staff

  
  

  Tuesday, October 1, 2019

  6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 

  
  

  Getting any new diagnosis comes with the need to understand it.  Learn the basics about autism, and get some take-home tips, from people who understand and have worked in this field for 20+ years.

  We will explain the details about autism and how brain differences help shape personality, likes, dislikes, fears, eating, sleeping, the senses, and communication. Please come and ask your questions, meet others with similar concerns and learn what to do at home and in the community!

  This is a free workshop, but pre-registration is required. 

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• Employment Benefits Counseling with ACHIEVA Family Trust

  • When
    22 Oct 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Autism Connection of PA, 35 Wilson Street, Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
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    39

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  Employment Benefits Counseling with ACHIEVA Family Trust

   Presented by:
  Nancy McMillan, Coordinator - Benefits Counseling Project 

  
  

  Tuesday, October 22, 2019

  6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

  
  

  The goal of ACHIEVA Family Trust’s United Way Project - Employment Benefits Counseling (EBC) is to provide a comprehensive, practical and beneficial tool to those individuals who want to work, or are already working. Using a TEAM approach, EBC assists individuals and their families in understanding which government benefits may be affected by earned income. The emphasis is to develop a work history while maintaining a “safety net” of support services in the community. People with lifelong disabilities tend to have more needs as they age, and maintaining a solid support system is extremely important to their safety and well-being. Income and budgeting are major issues for the consumer to understand, as well as how to report their wages to government entities, particularly social security and medical assistance. EBC TEAM members are PA Health Law Project for Medicaid issues, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for job training and placement, AHEDD for work incentives and planning regarding SSI/SSDI, ACHIEVA Employment Services which contract with OVR, and United Way of Southwestern PA. The program also draws input from SSA through its Public Affairs Specialist. Collectively, EBC collaborates to educate consumers and resolve matters of government benefits pertaining to earned income.

  
  

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• Trunk or Treat

  • When
    26 Oct 2019
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Autism Connection of PA, 35 Wilson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15223
  • Spaces left
    137
  • Registered
    13 registrants

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  Trunk or Treat
  

  Saturday, October 26, 2019
  1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  Autism Connection of PA Office Parking Lot
  35 Wilson Street
  Pittsburgh, PA 15223

  • Non-Food Treats
  • Safe, Parking Lot trick or treat
  • All ages welcome, Not-very-Scary
  • Wear your costume! (or not)
  • Sensory - Friendly
  • Autism Resources and information

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