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​Community Resources

​Community Resources

​Western PA has a number of community resources available for children and adults with Down syndrome. Many of these programs and services are what set Western PA apart from other parts of the country! We have done our best to list all of these resources below but we need your help to keep this portion of our website current! If YOU have something to add to the below list that could benefit other families or individuals in the area please email us at: info@dsapgh.org.
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EARLY INTERVENTION
  • Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
  • Detailed PDF list of providers for Early Intervention
  • Pennsylvania Early Intervention
  • Achieva Preschool Readiness Program​
PEDIATRIC THERAPY CENTERS
  • UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
    • Center for Independence
  • ​The Children’s Institute
  • Center for Speech
  • Therapy Works
  • The Children’s Therapy Center
  • Crossroads Speech and Hearing
  • The Hope Learning Center​
  • The Laughlin Children’s Center
  • Aspire Pediatric Therapy
  • Reach for Speech
  • River Pediatric Therapy
  • Sensory Link Pediatric Therapy
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
  • Special Olympics (follow link to find your County)
  • Special Olympics Young Athletes Program
  • Miracle League of Western PA (follow link to find your area)
  • Gymsport Athletic Center (gymnastics)
  • Therapeutic Riding Programs:
    • Horses with Hope
    • Hilltop Horizons
    • Elliott Acres
    • In Stride
    • Slippery Rock University, Storm Harbor
    • Riding for the Handicapped of Western Pennsylvania
  • Cheerleading:
    • HotCheer All Stars
    • Pittsburgh Superstars
    • Supercats with Pittsburgh Pride All Stars
  • Hockey:
    • Steel City Icebergs
    • Pittsburgh Emperors
  • Tennis Program:
    • Buddy Up Tennis Program
ADAPTIVE DANCE PROGRAMS
  • Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
  • Thomas Dance Studio
MUSIC PROGRAMS
  • Music Therapy at Wesley Family Services Creative Arts Program
  • Kathy's Music
  • Three Rivers Music Therapy
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PARENT SUPPORT
  • Parent to Parent
  • Rockin’ My Designer Genes
  • Special Needs Alliance (Attorneys for special needs)
SIBLING SUPPORT
  • Easter Seals – Sibling Group

FINANCIAL SUPPORT
  • Utility assistance

HOME HEALTH AIDE
  • Need for a home health aide can be determined by your physician.
    Check with your insurance company to see which provider is covered and available in your area of residence
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MISC RESOURCES
  • TFH, USA (special needs toys/sensory items, company based out of Gibsonia)
  • PEAL Youth Leadership Academy
MISC PROGRAMS
  • The Woodlands
  • Best Buddies
  • Team Friends
  • The Watson Institute
  • Wesley Family Services
  • Easter Seals
  • Camp Apple Program
  • YMCA Camp Aim
  • The Barber Institute
  • TRY Special Needs
  • The Guided Tour (Adult special needs travel planning!)
  • The Friendship Circle
  • Apraxia KIDS
  • PALS Summer Programs
Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh
2211 Lesnett Rd, Unit 12864, Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Phone: (412) 565-9936                 
Email: info@dsapgh.org
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  • Home
  • About DSAP
  • Resources
    • For Parents
    • Community Resources
    • Family Care Fund
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Medical >
      • Healthcare Guidelines for Families of Children with Down Syndrome
      • Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome
      • Adult Medical Checklist
  • Programming
    • Family Connection Program
    • Speaker Series
    • Speaker Series Playback
  • Events
    • TRI21-4DS
    • World Down Syndrome Day >
      • Share Your Story
    • Buddy Walk >
      • Buddy Walk
      • Virtual Exhibit Hall
      • Coloring Pages
      • ​SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
      • Fundraising Ideas
    • Top Golf
  • Donate
  • Join Us