Services

Our Services Include Hosting

Monthly Dances at Local Hotel Ballrooms

Outings to Museums and Special Events

Classes For Multiple Age Groups Day Activity Centers
Evening Classes and Programs Friday Night Coffee Houses & Mixers
Choral Groups

Bowling Groups

Lunch & A Movie

(HABILITATION) Companion Services

Respite Services Mentoring Groups

Special Opportunities (Talent Shows-Fashion Shows)

Custom Designed Activities for participants, parents  & caregivers

Programs are offered day, extended-day, evening and weekends; where the need is the greatest.

PA Connecting Communities offers a variety of opportunities to individuals that need special supports to live at home and within the community as independent as possible. All programs and events offered by PA Connecting Communities are designed to provide home and community habilitation services. All activities teach the skills needed to integrate into the community, maximizing their potential to live as independent as possible with outcomes that can be measured and achieved. These programs are planned for individuals who require assistance in the acquisition, retention, or improvement of skills related to living and working in the community.

 In recognition of requirements to ensure individuals’ health and welfare, we offer services, at multiple levels of staff to participant ratio for individuals or small groups, or by staff with specialized training.  We offer 1:1, 1:3, 1:6 ratios for waiver funding billing. 

 We provide programs within the community, at various community centers, places of service such as fitness centers and/or at group homes for your convenience.   Programs and events are planned in accordance to the need for services established through the assessment processes in the participant’s IEP or ISP.

 PA Connecting Communities follows the principles of self-determination.  All programs and events are consistent with our Mission and are directed towards community inclusion.  We value the rights of all individuals and emphasize the strengths of each person while developing areas of weakness.

 Contact your supports coordinator and our office for consideration of waiver funding guidelines.  As always, programs may be self-paid and special arrangements may be made according to the individual’s needs. (412) 784-1470

 

We provide services to all ages, with various types of disabilities including developmental, cognitive, autism and related disorders.

  • Children & Youth

  • At Risk Populations

  • High School Students Transitioning to Adulthood

  • Adults

  • Senior Populations

  • Parents & Caregivers

We collaborate with school districts, agencies, and other non-profits to provide classes, activities and programs bridging the gaps of services available to those persons with disabilities to promote inclusion for children and youth, fostering integration into the community.

We provide programs throughout Allegheny County in various neighborhoods for easy accessibility at affordable rates.     

Our programs are offered in an integrated environment at community and recreation centers, cultural venues, churches and local neighborhood facilities.

Consistent with our Mission our companion services are available to provide the supports needed to empower persons with disabilities to function at their highest achievable level of independence.

Programs to ensure the health/wellness and safety of our participants are of great importance to our organization.  Currently, we are seeking collaboration to provide additional programs in this area.

Pa Connecting Communities’ staff has over three hundred and fifty  plus years of combined experience providing programs for  disabled individuals.  We have a proven track record of providing services, both educational & vocational along with events that are truly upscale and extraordinary for social development. We at PA Connecting Communities treat all individuals with dignity and respect. We practice principles of “Self Determination”.  PA Connecting Communities is unique in that we provide services to individuals of all ages with any type of disability.

Our staff, which includes trained speech, and art/music therapists have “Act 33 & 34” clearances. In addition, our staff is required to attend yearly workshops and trainings on all related topics.

Another component of our program is the  "60+ Custom Designed Classes" provided evenings and weekends covering topics such as:

  • Remedial Education and Training

  • Life and Independent Living Skills

  • Health and Wellness

  • Visual and Performing Arts

  • Leisure Activities

See our Calendar of Events, Day Programs, and Lifelong Learning Web Pages on the Navigation Bar to the Left. "

We provide programs located through out Allegheny County at various community centers and churches with "easy accessibility and affordable rates," in addition to regular special events held in area hotel ballrooms.  In a dignified environment worthy of notice, our organization provides programs that are custom designed to identify special needs.

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