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AHAVA Memory Care Center of Excellence to Host First in a Series on Speech Therapy

Posted on 01/12/2018 by Admin

Those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias often face difficulties communicating with loved ones and understanding language as the disease progresses. Speech therapy can support families in addressing these Continue Reading →

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Affordable housing in Pittsburgh: The importance of framing a legally sound inclusionary zoning proposal

Posted on 05/22/2017 by Admin

In May 2016, the City of Pittsburgh’s Affordable Housing Task Force prepared a report recommending several affordable housing policies to the Mayor’s Office. The task force noted the “compelling need to Continue Reading →

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ROSH HASHANA – SHANA TOVA!

Posted on 10/02/2016 by Admin

Happy New Year | Shana Tova | שנה טובה May you be sealed in the book of Life| Gmar Chatimah Tova | גמר חתימה טובה

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American Girl Doll Inclusion

Be a Doll…

Posted on 09/12/2016 by Admin

Many of you are probably aware of the American Girl Dolls. Dolls that can be custom designed to look like any young girl. All aspects of the dolls are customizable, Continue Reading →

Posted in Featured Posts, General Information, Outside Sources | Tagged A Step Ahead Prosthetics, American Girl project, Doll, prosthetic leg | Leave a reply
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Housing Options for People with Autism

Posted on 05/03/2016 by Admin

It is April and this is Autism Awareness month. Many organizations have had and are having different events to raise autism awareness.  At AHDCP, we are celebrating by watching the progress Continue Reading →

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Quest Camp on the Playground

Quest Camp Combines Summer Camp & Therapy for Children with Social & Emotional Challenges

Posted on 03/24/2016 by Admin

Parents of children with Autism-related challenges or other diagnoses such as Attention Deficit Disorder or anxiety may hesitate when considering summer camps. They may even forgo the idea altogether because many Continue Reading →

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New & Improved

Welcome to the NEW Connections!

Posted on 03/03/2016 by Admin

In an effort to more effectively reach people with disabilities and their families, the Connections staff decided to change format – from printed to web. Connections may no longer be Continue Reading →

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