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Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh provides a range of programs and services to people who are blind or visually impaired. The agency was established in July 1997 as the result of the consolidation of the Pittsburgh Blind Association and the Greater Pittsburgh Guild for the Blind. Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh helps more than 4,000 persons per year annually and provides preschool vision screenings to more than 12,000 students each year. The agency provides services in the three main areas of evaluation, training and support. It helps persons adapt to vision loss through counseling and Braille instructional services. Hundreds of volunteers help Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh sponsor many fundraisers to help the service programs of the agency.

About Disability Options NetworkFounded in 2003, Disability Options Network is a grass roots advocacy organization concentrating on disability rights issues, as well as skills training, peer support, and information and referral services.Over the last 25 years, the disability rights movement and grassroots advocacy has played a major role in broadening the concept of disability and of what people with disabilities can accomplish. The movement and it's advocacy have been instrumental in shaping new images of people with disabilities.

The Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging (JCAAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. Established in 1976, the agency provides a range of comprehensive services designed to help seniors maintain their independence and remain active within their communities. Through its various programs, JCAAA serves over 2,000 older adults and their families each year, focusing on those with the greatest economic and social needs. With five operational centers and numerous volunteer opportunities, the agency promotes health and well-being among seniors while fostering community engagement and support. Generated from the website