Achieva In The News

Highlights from the fiscal year July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

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‘We’re beginning to see the collapse of the system’: agencies that serve people with disabilities call for more funds to pay staff

90.5 WESA | By Kate Giammarise | 10.7.21

Pittsburgh artist Maggie Kambic has ‘a following overseas.’

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | By Abby Mackey | 12.3.21

Low pay is causing a staffing crisis for disability care. Advocates say Pa.’s plan to raise wages isn’t enough.

On A Positive Note: Lesson In Kindness From Mt. Lebanon School District Students

CBS Pittsburgh | 3.18.22

College programs for students with disabilities are growing in Western PA, but some have faced challenges

By Emma Folts | PublicSource

| 4.27.22

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Juliette Rihl for PublicSource and Colin Deppen of Spotlight PA | 12.21.21

Achieva Announces Partnership Between Erie and Pittsburgh Sites

Erie News Now | 1.7.22

We’re the Pa. moms of disabled kids. We have some questions for Gov. Wolf. We are exhausted and we need your help.

Opinion | Pennsylvania Capital Star | 1.14.22

Advocates push for more state funds for disability services and higher wages for workers

90.5 WESA | By Kate Giammarise | 5.2.22