ACHIEVA 2015 Summer Newsletter

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Dear Friends of ACHIEVA ......... 3 25 years of the ADA

25 Years of the ADA.................. 4

Pathway to Employment ........... 8 Pathway to Employment

Future Planning....................... 10

Future Planning

Meet Eddie.............................. 12

Boards of Trustees.................. 18

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Dear Friends of ACHIEVA I am always excited to witness the constant success stories and advancements made within the disability community each and every year. ACHIEVA is proud to be a part of progressive change across Pennsylvania on behalf of people with disabilities and their families. This year, we have kept up with the constant changes in the human services field while staying true to our mission to support and empower individuals with disabilities and their families.

In the last year, our services have expanded to include more creative housing and financial planning options for the individuals and families we serve. We have also made employment an even higher priority, recognizing the increased need to provide fulfilling employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities across the region. ACHIEVA is setting a clear pathway to increase community contribution and participation through competitive employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Through these new endeavors, ACHIEVA will continue to celebrate abilities and exceed expectations while we ensure that people with disabilities have the opportunity to fully participate in their communities.

Our success in reaching families and making a large impact in southwestern Pennsylvania is due to thousands of supporters and staff who work tirelessly to make sure the individuals supported by ACHIEVA receive the best possible supports and services.

Without their dedication, we would not be able to continue to support the more than 14,500 people with disabilities and their families ACHIEVA has supported over the past year.

As the largest provider in southwestern Pennsylvania to provide lifelong services for people with disabilities, ACHIEVA is committed to staying ahead of the curve and supporting changes in education, housing, employment, health care, transportation and other community-based services to assure individuals with disabilities live the best quality of life possible.

We thank you for your continuous support and dedication and look forward to another great year.

Marsha Blanco President and CEO

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Celebrating 25 years of the ADA

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26,1990.

This legislation made it a violation of federal law to discriminate against people with disabilities, just as similar civil rights laws protect people against discrimination on the basis of race, gender, national origin and religion. The ADA provides equal opportunities for people with disabilities in the areas of employment, transportation, state and local government, public accommodations and telecommunications. It protects anyone in the United States with mobility, visual or hearing impairments as well as people with cognitive disabilities.

Allegheny County has made large strides increasing access and inclusion since the ADA was enacted. Many local agencies have received national accolades for their accessibility, including the Port Authority of Allegheny County, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh’s Healthcare systems.

In 1978, Port Authority established the Committee for Accessible Transportation to assist with the planning and implementing of a paratransit service for people with disabilities. ACCESS, shared ride-transportation, provided throughout Port Authority’s service area, serving primarily senior citizens and persons with disabilities, was launched in 1979 and has since gained ridership of over 1.6 million. Meanwhile, currently all Port Authority buses are 100% wheelchair accessible.

The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is nationally recognized for its efforts in promoting access to the arts. Local accomplishments include sensory-friendly performances of family-oriented productions such as the Lion King, Nutcracker and Celebrate Pittsburgh. Several performing arts organizations also offer verbal descriptions of performances for patrons who are blind and sign language interpretation or captioning for patrons with hearing disabilities. This year, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra also hosted its first resource fair featuring some of the many local programs and services available to individuals with disabilities.

In 2001, the Pittsburgh Pirates opened PNC Park, widely recognized as the most accessible Major League facility in the nation. The ball park features wheelchairaccessible seating in every price area, power sources in most seating areas (for 4

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battery plug-in) and a captioning board. Rotundas in the ballpark are designed with generous space for wheelchair traffic and concessions and restrooms are fully accessible. The Pirates also host various events that cater to the disability community, including its Disability Awareness Night.

With health care for people with disabilities being a widely debated topic across the United States, Pittsburgh is able to take pride in its nationally recognized healthcare system. In 1998, the city of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County launched Disability Agenda 2000 to recommend policies that will bring about the highest quality of life, equal opportunity and effective participation in community life for people with disabilities. Since then, Pittsburgh has become a national leader in health care access for patients with disabilities. UPMC Disabilities Resource Center, UPMC Magee Center for Women with Disabilities and the University of Pittsburgh Dental School Center for Special Needs are examples of this leadership.

25 years after the passing of the ADA there is still work to do. Employment for people with disabilities is a key concern. Currently 19.3% of people with disabilities participate in the workforce compared to 68.4% of people without disabilities. There is also a disparity in the unemployment rate for people with disabilities. As of June 2015, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities was 10% compared to 4.9% for people without disabilities (United States Dept. of Labor). Voter accessibility is another hot button topic. Voting is one of our nation’s most fundamental rights and a hallmark of our democracy. Voting in-person on Election Day is the way most Americans cast their ballot and vote, but many voters with disabilities who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices have had difficulties getting inside polling places to vote because of architectural barriers. Studies show that people with disabilities are interested in government and public affairs and want to participate in the voting process, but because many polling booths do not have the proper accommodations, they stay home on election day. The ADA has set a clear path to tackle these issues and many more to ensure individuals with disabilities are able to live and enjoy the best life possible in an inclusive environment.

President George H.W. Bush signs the ADA, July 26, 1990.

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Achieving a Better Life Experience

ACHIEVA staff and volunteers continue to show leadership on disability issues statewide, nationally and locally by sitting on nearly 100 disabilities related committees and taskforces.

ACHIEVA is elated to provide influence in the development of the “Achieving a Better Life Experience Act”, commonly known as the ABLE Act.

In December of 2014, President Obama signed the ABLE Act, amending Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. An ABLE account will allow an eligible person with a disability to save money without endangering eligibility for Medicaid, Social Security Income and other important federal benefits. The ABLE Act will help people with disabilities and their families to save private funds for disability-related expenses such as education, housing, transportation, employment support, health and wellness services and assistive technology which will promote health, independence and quality of life.

Typically, an individual with a disability who receives government benefits cannot accumulate more than $2,000 in assets. However, the law now allows eligible individuals to establish ABLE accounts which can be used to pay for a range of services. While the passage of the Act allows for the creation of ABLE accounts, each state must develop its own system of administration and regulation. Pennsylvania was one of the first states to have legislation introduced to enact the ABLE Act.

As of June 2015, the Senate Finance Committee moved Senate Bill 879 out of committee with unanimous approval and the PA House passed House Bill 1319 (193-1). That same month the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a proposed rule that offers specifics on new accounts and clarifies what “other qualified disability expenses” are under the law. The Treasury Department and the IRS concluded that the term ‘qualified disability expenses’ should be broadly construed to permit the inclusion of basic living expenses and should not be limited to expenses for items for which there is a medical necessity or which provide no benefits to others in addition to the benefit to the eligible individual.

Removing the ‘medical necessity’ criteria demonstrates that the federal government is looking past the medical issues of people with disabilities and are more focused on quality of life issues.

ACHIEVA thanks the legislators and their colleagues who co-sponsored these bills for working in a bi-partisan manner to support ABLE legislation in both the House and the Senate.

If you have any questions about the ABLE Act, or to learn more about the differences between an ABLE account and a Special Needs Trust, please contact Lisa Dougan, Esq., Trust Attorney for ACHIEVA Family Trust, at 412.995.5000 x452 or ldougan@achieva.info.

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Lawmakers and Advocates Rally For More Disability Funding “For every person, every family waiting, waiting for funding, waiting for an appropriate community support, waiting for supports to get a job, waiting for supports so they can continue to live at home. For every person that waits, we are all losing. Our communities are losing and it’s unacceptable.�

-Sarah Holland, The Arc of Pennsylvania.

Tuesday, June 16, 2015, hundreds of people with disabilities, families and advocates from disability organizations, including ACHIEVA gathered in the rotunda of the State Capitol in Harrisburg for a Disability Rally. The rally was hosted by The Arc of Pennsylvania and Vision for Equality and featured many legislators who are leaders on disability issues.

Representative Dan Miller (D-Allegheny) introduced and thanked each of the legislators for the bills that they have introduced to benefit people with disabilities.

Representative Jim Marshall (R-Beaver) spoke about the importance of HB 1319, the ABLE Act Bill, which will enable people with disabilities and their families to open an ABLE account and save for large purchases without endangering their government benefits. Senator John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia) spoke about HB 585 which will protect the right of a person with a disability to receive a transplant and not be deemed ineligible based solely on having a disability. Representative Tom Murt (R-Montgomery) spoke about the importance of funding for the waiting list for people with intellectual disabilities. Representative Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks) spoke about HR 305, a resolution urging the Commonwealth to adopt and utilize person-first language with respect to people with disabilities. Secretary of Labor and Industry, Kathy Manderino spoke about the importance of funding for employment supports for people with disabilities. Many families also spoke about how the wait for services is impacting their lives.

Throughout the rally, legislators stood with their colleagues in support of funding and legislation that will benefit people with disabilities. These legislators demonstrated their work across the aisles to introduce legislation and that bipartisan support for issues is possible.

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Indroducing ACHIEVA’s Pathway to Employment

Pathway to Employment is designed to expand choices and opportunities for ACHIEVA’s pre-vocational participants. This is achieved by guiding participants through an exploration of community employment possibilities and helping potential job seekers develop skills necessary for employment success.

ACHIEVA’s goal is to assist our future job seekers make informed decisions, greater contributions to their communities and experience the benefits that come with increased community participation.

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ACHIEVA’s Pathway to Employment officially kicked-off in April 2015 at each of ACHIEVA’s five pre-vocational sites. The program addresses the increasing demand

by ACHIEVA’s vocational program participants to achieve their personal community employment goals.

Job seekers experience the Pathway’s curriculum, which focuses on community employment concepts, facilitated by pre-vocational team members. The program’s curriculum was developed to align with the PA Career Education and Work Standards and includes daily small-group instruction. The curriculum is 16-weeks and focuses on helping people develop their knowledge and skills in the areas of career awareness and preparation, career acquisition and retention, advancement and entrepreneurship.

Through the program, groups follow the same curriculum topics at the same time.

Every 16-weeks a new curriculum is introduced. Pathway participants are able to visit each topic, further develop their understanding and increase their ability to apply the information to help them achieve their employment goals.

Within three months of the launch of Pathway to Employment, the program had 35 group participants with over 13 individuals working with ACHIEVA Community Employment Specialists, taking concrete steps towards realizing their unique community employment goals. Due to increased interest in the program, two job clubs have been introduced at each pre-vocational site and several of the initial particpants are already working in the community.

After eight months at ACHIEVA’s Bridgeville Pre-Vocational Plant, Tom started with Pathway to Employment.

Through collaboration with Tom and his family, Independent Supports Coordinators, Pre-Vocational and Community Employment team members, Tom was able to achieve a successful job that is meaningful to him. Tom currently works with the Washington Wild Things. “Thank you for providing services that have allowed my brother to connect his ability to work hard with an employer that recognizes his skill set.”

For more information on ACHIEVA’s Pathway to Employment, please contact the ACHIEVA’s Pathway to Employment Team at 412.995.5000 x583 or pathway@achieva.info.

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Who will care for my loved one once I am no longer able?

Where will he or she live?

How will they receive financial support?

Who will advocate for them?

These are common questions for tens of thousands of families across Pennsylvania. The task of planning for the future of an individual with disabilities can be intimidating and stressful. However, by planning for a loved one’s future today, families can avoid a crisis tomorrow. ACHIEVA Family Trust believes in the importance of Future Planning and the mechanism of future comfort and security through present choices. By planning ahead, families and people with disabilities can help to ensure a better quality of life with the services and support they need as they get older.

Many aging caregivers have not been able to prepare their adult children with disabilities for inclusion in the community and/or their independence, which presents unique transitional challenges for those adult children. Without adequate planning, individuals with disabilities can be left without support. ACHIEVA Family Trust, with the support of the United Way of Allegheny County, has developed a program to assist families in planning for their future. These services include educational opportunities, consultations and referrals on all facets of future planning.

This program works with families to help determine what choices best fit their lifestyle and circumstances and customizes a future plan that fully supports the individual with disabilities.

In addition, ACHIEVA Family Trust offers a Special Needs Personal Planning Guide to assist families in their future planning efforts.

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the information that makes the individual with disabilities unique. Some details include health history, life experiences, family and friends and likes and dislikes. This guide helps families ensure their loved one’s needs are met day-to-day, in times of emergency and in the event their sole caretaker is no longer able to provide care or pass the necessary information on to the next caregiver.

Caregivers are encouraged to meet with an Elder Law attorney to discuss their individual situation. An Elder Law attorney can assist with estate planning issues. Those issues include, power of attorney, living will and guardianship. These documents will help facilitate the care of an individual with disabilities and will aid in eligibility for public benefits.

If a family member plans to leave an inheritance to an individual with disabilities, they should consider creating a Special Needs Trust. Leaving an inheritance to an adult with special needs while they are receiving Social Security Income or Medicaid could result in a penalty period, which may result in a loss of medical coverage or other important benefits. A Special Needs Trust can help avoid penalty periods and give supplemental income for housing, food, clothing and additional medical care.

Visit www.achieva.info/future-planning-project to download a free future planning tool. For more information, contact Rebecca Tyers-Brown at 412.995.5000 x589 or futureplanning@achieva.info.

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Meet Eddie

Those who know Eddie would say that he is always a happy and outgoing young man. And, he has never let his disabilities impede his life or stop him from any goal he wants to accomplish. They would say, Eddie takes pride in everything he does, no matter how big, small, easy or difficult the task. And, they would be right!

Eddie came to ACHIEVA with many strengths and attributes, which are largely responsible for his success with ACHIEVA. Eddie is a part of ACHIEVA’s A Home of My Own and vocational supports. In fact, Eddie was the first person to join A Home of My Own and currently lives in his own apartment. He has been a part of ACHIEVA’s Supported Employment program for over seven years working for Giant Eagle.

Technology has been a key component in all that Eddie has accomplished.

He finds creative ways to use assistive technology to aid him in reaching his goals.

Eddie utilizes apps and other resources that assist him in his daily routine, work schedule, fitness training and time management. Independence has been Eddie’s largest goal and he works extremely hard to maintain that goal.

When Eddie is not working out with his personal trainer, stocking shelves and bagging at Giant Eagle or furnishing his new home, he is playing softball, bowling, writing new music or pounding the drums. However, his most important past time is spending time with his wife, Loren. In 2014, Loren and Eddie were married during a memorable ceremony in Washington PA.

What’s next for Eddie? His next goal is to gain even more independence by purchasing a car and not just any car. Eddie wants a Google Car, an autonomous vehicle that can drive itself, so he won’t have to rely on anyone to get him around town. “I want to be independent,” says Eddie.

“Dreams and goals do come true for those who work hard for what they believe in and strive towards.” -Eddie

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Transition: You Need a Plan, Let’s Begin!

If you are a young person with a disability or have a young family member with a disability, you need a healthcare transition plan, a roadmap for moving from pediatrics to the adult medical care system. And, that’s not all. You also need a transition plan for life after high school and what life will look like without support from your school district. Close your eyes and picture your life, or the life of your loved one at age 25. What do you see? It is your responsibility to build the roadmap that will get you there. There are many transition resources available to help you explore and create a plan.

Let’s look at the healthcare transition. If primary care is still being provided from a pediatrician, it will change based on the doctor’s age limit for patients.

The age limit could be 18 or 21 or decided by your insurance plan. Regardless, preparations will need to be made for a new doctor and maybe even new health insurance before the age of 18. If assistance is needed with selecting a new physician, transferring records or managing insurance changes, a health plan’s special needs unit, if eligible, for Medical Assistance (Medicaid) as a child with a disability, can serve as a guide.

The Disability Healthcare Initiative at ACHIEVA is working on healthcare transition issues outlined in a report, Transition from Pediatrics to Adult Medical Systems for Young Adults with Disabilities or Special Healthcare Needs which is available at www.achieva.info or you can request a printed copy by calling 412.995.5000 x569. This report contains guidance for families, youth, physicians, support coordinators and insurers and offers many resources to help navigate healthcare transition.

ACHIEVA has also recently produced a new brochure titled: A Guide for Families and Providers: Helping Young Adults Manage Healthcare Transition.

This guide is also available online.

While balancing the healthcare piece, turn your attention to what happens after the school bus no longer comes. What will you do each day and what support might you need?

Remember, transition is a process. Along the way there could be twists and turns but, planning will ensure success as you move down the path.

Online Resources for Transition:

• personfirsthealth.org • www.secondarytransition.org • www.pattan.net

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Arts and Crafts are helpful tools to help families learn and grow together. Small family art projects can play a significant role in motor control, sensory and perceptual stimulation, cognitive challenges and enhance self-esteem and sense of efficacy.

Some Benefits of Arts & Crafts: Bilateral Coordination- Coloring, drawing and cutting, all require your child to use both of their hands together. This skill will also help with writing, tying shoes and typing as your child grows.

Fine Motor Coordination- Drawing, cutting patterns and shapes and handwriting require the use of fine motor coordination. These skills will also be used when getting dressed and eating as your child grows.

Self Regulation- Crafts are a great way to promote flexibility, patience and self control in your child.

Self-esteem booster- Completing the crafts successfully will give your child a great sense of accomplishment and pride. It’s helpful to make the crafts more challenging as your child progresses.

Try these fun activities with your kids!

• Make a bird feeder: Coat an empty toilet paper roll in peanut butter, then roll in bird seed and hang from a tree. Watch your new feathered friends enjoy their treat!

• Explore a frozen volcano: Freeze white vinegar in ice cube trays. Fill a pan with baking soda and once the vinegar is frozen, let your child add the frozen vinegar cubes. Watch as your child marvels at the fizzing and foaming!

• Magic Sidewalk Painting: Fill a bucket with plain water, grab some paintbrushes and head outside to paint your sidewalk or driveway. Kids love how the ‘paint’ magically disappears.

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ACHIEVA Home Care Goes Behind the Scenes

In the Spring, ACHIEVA Home Care was invited for an exclusive tour of WPXI-TV studios in Pittsburgh. Home Care staff provide in-home and community support for people of any age with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Direct Support Staff (DSP) and customers were beyond appreciative of the invitation and a chance to get a behind the scenes look at WPXI’s newsroom and studios. ACHIEVA’s Home Care DSP spend over 214,000 hours a year ensuring customers are given the opportunity to fully participate in their communities.

ACHIEVA/The Arc of Westmoreland Anti-Bullying Rally

ACHIEVA/The Arc of Westmoreland joined the most ambitious anti-bullying rally ever attempted, The Million T-Shirt March Against Bullying. While all wearing the same anti-bullying t-shirt, ACHIEVA customers and staff joined more than a million people nationwide in the fight against bullying. ACHIEVA/The Arc of Westmoreland recognizes the importance of bullying prevention with 60% of students with special needs or disabilities having reported being bullied, compared to the 25% of the general school population.

Advocacy & Policy Day

ACHIEVA was happy to join The Arc of Pennsylvania at the Advocacy & Policy Day in Harrisburg. Key legislative staff discussed current budget and policy challenges. Advocacy is ACHIEVA’s core. Advocates work around the clock to ensure issues and concerns pertaining to individuals with disabilities are heard.

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Dates to Remember

August 17, 2015

ACHIEVA’s 17th Annual Million Dollar Golf Outing Valley Brook Country Club, McMurray Golfers return year after year to play this outstanding 27-hole golf course. The day includes brunch and dinner, prizes and gifts, including a chance at the Million Dollar Hole-in-One prize.

For more information, contact Jamie Rhoades at 412.995.5000 x526 or jrhoades@achieva.info.

18th Annual Golf Outing is August 15, 2016.

December 7, 2015 Annual Awards of Excellence Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh ACHIEVA will honor 11 extraordinary and talented individuals, organizations and community groups who go above and beyond on behalf of people with disabilities and exemplify ACHIEVA’s vision of a community where disability is a distinction that makes no difference.

Contact Peggie Watson for additional information or a nomination form at 412.995.5000 x420 or pwatson@achieva.info.

Nominations are due Thursday, August 13, 2015.

March 19, 2016 ACHIEVA’s Pittsburgh Promenade Auction Westin Convention Center Hotel, Pittsburgh This annual event benefits children and adults with disabilities and their families who turn to ACHIEVA each year for services and supports. The evening includes both a live and silent auction of one-of-a kind and highly sought after items as well as a $10,000 raffle drawing.

Contact Jamie Rhoades for additional information at 412.995.5000 x526 or jrhoades@achieva.info.

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Join Our Team of Direct Care Professionals

ACHIEVA offers:

• Wide range of schedules, including full-time, part-time and provisional

(as needed/as available)

• Positions available in Allegheny

and Westmoreland counties

• Competitive wages

• Comprehensive benefits package

for eligible employees Requirements:

Equivalent of a H.S. Diploma

Valid driver’s license

May need a vehicle for daily use

Must meet Act 33/34 requirements ACHIEVA is looking for talented, energetic and motivated people who want to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families. As an ACHIEVA employee, you will serve as a role model to those whom we provide support, fellow co-workers and the general community. Employees at ACHIEVA work as a team.

ACHIEVA considers many factors when selecting employees. Most importantly, ACHIEVA’s core values are its guiding principles and adhering to them is a must.

Core Values: Respect - Respect, value and celebrate everyone.

Change - Embrace and drive change toward innovation and inclusive practices.

Ethics - Infuse integrity, ethics and best practices in everything we do.

Team - Inspire, challenge and support each other.

Passion - Demonstrate passion about ACHIEVA’s mission and vision.

If you are talented and passionate and looking for a career, apply online today at www.achieva.info or contact us at 412.995.5000 or jobs@achieva.info.

Equal Opportunity Employer ACHIEVA is an Employer Partner Under the Ticket to Work Program.

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ACHIEVA Boards of Trustees ACHIEVA Board of Trustees Chair, Robert McDowell Chair Elect, Michael L. Dever, Esq. Vice Chair, Mary Richter, CPA Past Chair, William Lestitian, Esq., CPA Trustees Meghan Gannon Anderson Mark Brown Sean J. Carmody, Esq. Lou DiNardo Gregory Fajt, Esq. Beth Fulena Mary Lou Gegick Jon Haglund Dorothy M. Horvath Chaz R. Kellem Suzanne Parks Edward G. Price Jeremy Shapira Lisa G. Silverman, Esq Stephen B. Spolar, Esq. Gary Teti James Woll Honorable William F. Ward Reed Van Deusen, MD

ACHIEVA Support Board of Trustees Chair, Chaz R. Kellem Chair Elect, Mary D. Richter, CPA Vice Chair, Paul Long Past Chair, Raymond Giarrusso Trustees Michael L. Dever, Esq. Nancy Gannon Elizabeth Hall Thomas M. Lee John S. Lynch Matt Oxenreiter Alexandra Robinson Josh Scott Cheryl Simchak 18

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ACHIEVA Family Trust Board of Trustees Chair, Beth Fulena Chair Elect, Jennifer C., Johnson, Esq. Vice Chair, Stephan P. Hubbard, CLU, ChFC Past Chair, Neal R. Shipley Trustees James Calhoun Phoebe Campbell Bernard C., Caputo, Esq. Sean Carmody, Esq. Julie Dever LeeAnn A. Fulena, Esq. Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq. Holly Hoff Kimberly Jackson Honorable Lee Mazur Dr. Irving J. Oppenheim Richard S. Scott, Esq. Joan Shoemaker, Esq. Kristen Stokes, Esq. Arun J. Thomas, Esq. Robert Wisner Robert Woeber Scott Yochum Martha Zatezalo, Esq.

2014 - 2016 The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh Board of Trustees Chair, Meghan Gannon Anderson Chair Elect, Michael G. Meyer Vice Chair, Jillian F. Zacks, Esq. Past Chair, Jon Haglund Trustees Helen Aldisert Kim Bellora Robie Bruesewitz Dr. Nina Butler Fran Carter Carla Devlin Stacey Diaz Diane DuFour-Guadio Robert L. Kelley Ted Meyer Dan Morgan Kitty Williams

The Arc of Westmoreland Board of Trustees Chair, Gary Teti Chair Elect, Jerry Moschetti, Jr. Vice Chair, Ronald Toncini Past Chair, Edward W. Price Trustees James M. Duffy, Esq. Gregory C. Moore, Esq. Gary L. Sellers David Tilstone

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