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TRANSFORMATION CITY »
Showcasing a 'New America'
The Pittsburgh region has survived wrenching economic change and emerged with a balanced, innovation-driven economy renowned for health care and life sciences, technology and robotics, higher education and research, financial services, advanced manufacturing and renewable energy.
NEIGHBORHOODS »
A City Full of Diversity
As a city full of diversity, you will love exploring the culture, food, and atmosphere of Pittsburgh’s 89 unique and ethnically distinctive neighborhoods. Pittsburgh’s downtown is full of the city hustle and bustle, and Squirrel Hill has the quaint charm of a main street-like community. Meanwhile, Oakland, with its many universities, supplies a uniquely intellectual atmosphere. Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods and the unique people in them are just waiting for you to come and visit!.
Disability Rights and Resources
Contacts: Dee Delaney, FISA Foundation, +1 412.456-555, Judy Barricella, Disability Connection, +1 412.350.2769
"Shining Stars" of Disability Advocacy Ensure Civil Rights, Full Participation in Community Life
Pittsburgh offers excellent quality of life for people with disabilities, thanks to the advocacy of many dedicated organizations and individuals. These advocates -- our "shining stars" -- ensure that government, schools, health care, and other sectors of the community not only observe the basic requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, but create an environment of respect and inclusion for people of all abilities. Their goal is for every member of our community to have resources and opportunities for an active and meaningful life.
Community-Wide
Disability Agenda 2000 - Master plan for quality of life for people with disabilities. Judy Barricella, +1 412.350.2769
Disability Connection - Information and coordination of services. Judy Barricella, +1 412.350.2769
The Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania - Has eliminated 200+ inaccessible voting sites in Allegheny County. Paul O'Hanlon, +1 412.391.5225
The City of Pittsburgh-Allegheny County Task Force on Disabilities - Advises local government on issues affecting people with disabilities. Jeff Parker, +1 412.683.7100
PNC Park - Home of Pittsburgh Pirates baseball and the most accessible Major League Baseball facility in nation. Chaz Kellem, +1 412.325.4488.
Port Authority of Allegheny County's ACCESS Transportation System - The first of its kind in the nation. Holly Dick, +1 412.562.5353
Health Care
The Center for Women with Disabilities at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC - Barrier-free health care. Patty Gendel, +1 412.641.4030.
UPMC Disability Resources Services. System-wide access for patients. Susan Schaeffer, schaeffersv@upmc.edu
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Center of Patients with Special Needs - Diagnostic, preventive and restoration dentistry. Elaine Ellenberger, +1 412.648.3039, eae20@pitt.edu
Consumer Health Coalition - Identifies barriers to accessible heath care. Sally Jo Snyder, + 1 412.456.1877 x 203, ssnyder@consumerhealthcoalition.org.
Assistive Technology
Quality of Life Technology Center - A project of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, Rory Cooper, rcooper@pitt.edu , +1 412.268.5543.
DynaVox Mayer-Johnson - World's leading provider of communication and education solutions for individuals with disabilities, 866-DYNAVOX.
Semantic Compaction Systems - Offers communication device users a visual representation language system, Minspeak® , which requires a minimal number of key strokes. Bruce Baker, +1 412.885.8541.
MEDIA »
Media Resources
Get the inside scoop while you report on the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh. Find story ideas and media contacts that have the information you need to make deadline.
Media Library
Before you file your story, get the finishing touches right here. From still photography to high-definition B-roll, we have the tools you need to make an impact on your audience.
ENVIRONMENTAL RENAISSANCE »
A view of the David Lawrence Convention Center
Green Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is leading the way in green initiatives. With green buildings located throughout the city and the nation’s first green convention center, we’re rethinking the cityscape and uncovering new ways to keep it green.
