Disability Options Network

Disability Options Network Disability Options Network is a Center for Independent Living that empowers people with disabilities to live as independently as they choose!

Disability Options Network is a consumer controlled, Center for Independent Living that serves Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, Mercer and Westmoreland counties. We have office in New Castle, Greensburg and Penn Hills. DON provides the following services for people with disabilities:
Advocacy – People joining together to promote individual and system changes to provide equal access

to opportunities such as education, employment, housing, transportation and recreation. This empowers the individual with a disability to become a full participant within his or her own community. Peer Support – Peer Support involves a person or a group of people with disabilities sharing experiences which can ultimately empower the individual to live as independently as possible. Independent Living Skills Training –IL Skills Training involves assisting the individual to develop necessary daily living skills essential to increase independence. Using public transit, learning budgeting, living well and using assistive technology woudlb e just a few examples of skills which are emphasized. Information & Referral – DON provides Information and Referral services to individuals with disabilities allowing them to make suitable choices for their lives. Transition – Transition is a priority at DON, provided to individuals residing in institutions who choose to live independently. Transition also works with any youth with a disability to inform and assist in the transition into adulthood with a focus on employment, finding accessible housing, transportation, personal assistance services and other community resources necessary for inclusion into society.

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month.Disability Options Network stands with individuals and families impacted by Parkins...
04/23/2026

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

Disability Options Network stands with individuals and families impacted by Parkinson’s disease. We are committed to supporting independence, providing resources, and fostering a community where individuals can thrive.

Through advocacy, education, and connection, we continue to work toward a more inclusive and supportive future for all.

🎬 Disability Options Network would like to share something exciting with our community!Get ready for JFilm 2026, present...
04/20/2026

🎬 Disability Options Network would like to share something exciting with our community!

Get ready for JFilm 2026, presented by Film Pittsburgh—back for its 33rd year from April 30 through May 10! 🎉 As the largest Jewish cultural event in the region, this festival brings 40 incredible independent films from around the world to Pittsburgh screens (and even to your home with virtual options!).

✨Don’t miss this powerful ReelAbilities featured event:
🎬 Disposable Humanity - To learn more about it and watch the trailer: https://jfilm26.eventive.org/schedule/69c54fb1b45b56e08f238732
📅 Sunday, May 3
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 McConomy Auditorium, Carnegie Mellon University

Stick around after the film for a meaningful talkback with experts in the field—it’s sure to spark important conversation and reflection.

🎟️ Special for our community:
Use code DONJF26 at checkout to get $3 OFF each ticket!
Find tickets and festival details at FilmPittsburgh.org


💡 Bonus: Film Pittsburgh is all about accessibility and inclusion! All venues are ADA-compliant, and they offer FREE services like:
• ASL interpretation
• Audio description
• Open captions/subtitles
• Tactile interpretation (upon request)

📣 Want to stay connected?
Follow Film Pittsburgh on Facebook:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/filmpittsburgh
👉 Film Pittsburgh

Grab your tickets, bring a friend, and be part of a festival that celebrates storytelling, culture, and community. 🍿🎥

As Deaf History Month comes to a close, Disability Options Network celebrates the culture, history, and contributions of...
04/16/2026

As Deaf History Month comes to a close, Disability Options Network celebrates the culture, history, and contributions of the Deaf and hard of hearing community.

We are committed to advancing accessibility and ensuring that all individuals have equal access to communication, resources, and opportunities. True inclusion means removing barriers and amplifying every voice.

💙 At Disability Options Network, we are committed to supporting individuals with disabilities and the family members who...
04/15/2026

💙 At Disability Options Network, we are committed to supporting individuals with disabilities and the family members who care for them every day. We know caregiving can be both meaningful and challenging—and we’re here to help connect you with valuable resources and opportunities.

🌟 Calling All Family Caregivers in Pennsylvania! 🌟

Are you providing unpaid care for a loved one? You’re not alone—and there’s support available for you 💙

Disability Options Network is excited to share an opportunity to participate in the PA CareKit Evaluation Study—a program designed to support caregivers with tools, guidance, and personalized coaching.

✨ What You’ll Receive:
✔️ Free one-on-one support from a trained CareKit Coach
✔️ Helpful tools to plan, manage, and navigate caregiving
✔️ Access to resources tailored to your unique situation
✔️ A chance to share your experience and improve caregiver supports across PA

👥 Who Can Participate?
• Adults 60+ caring for a spouse or partner
• Adults caring for an aging parent, relative, friend, or neighbor
• Grandparents raising grandchildren
• Adults 60+ caring for adult children with intellectual or developmental disabilities

📝 What’s Involved?
• Personalized support from a CareKit Coach
• Simple check-ins or short surveys
• Using tools designed to make caregiving easier
• Sharing feedback to help improve the program

💡 Your voice matters—and your participation can help strengthen supports for caregivers across Pennsylvania.

👉 Interested in learning more or signing up?
Complete the Caregiver Interest Form today!

📣 Please share this opportunity with caregivers in your network—together we can build stronger support systems for families across our communities.

Interested?
Visit the interest form: https://form.jotform.com/260704289118055

Please click the link to complete this form.

Disability Options Network and DON Services, Inc. was proud to be out at the Westmoreland Mall this past Saturday for th...
04/13/2026

Disability Options Network and DON Services, Inc. was proud to be out at the Westmoreland Mall this past Saturday for the IDA Awareness Event!

It was a great time connecting with members of the community, sharing resources, and spreading awareness. 💙

We’re always grateful for opportunities like this to engage, educate, and make meaningful connections!

04/13/2026
Join us in attending the Community Connections Fair, a FREE event designed to connect individuals and families with valu...
04/10/2026

Join us in attending the Community Connections Fair, a FREE event designed to connect individuals and families with valuable local resources and services!

📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Laurel Highlands Workforce & Opportunity Center
310 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA

This event will provide access to resources including:
✔ Basic Needs
✔ Family Support
✔ Community Support
✔ Education
✔ Health Care

Enjoy giveaways, a helpful community resource guide, and even food trucks on-site!

Don’t miss this opportunity to get connected and find support for you and your family ❤️

04/10/2026
04/09/2026

On this day in 1977, the 504 Sit-In began. Judy was a key leader in this historic 26-day protest (the longest take-over of a federal building in US history) to demand that Section 504 regulations of the Rehabilitation Act be signed.

Learn more about the sit-in, Section 504, and Judy’s contributions through her book Being Heumann (Apple TV+ film adaptation coming soon), the documentary Crip Camp, and other resources at judithheumann.com/resources
Image Description: Judy Heumann speaking passionately to Joseph Maldonado (Regional Director of HEW) in a room full of protestors with various disabilities

At Disability Options Network, independence is at the heart of everything we do.This week, we’re highlighting the power ...
04/09/2026

At Disability Options Network, independence is at the heart of everything we do.
This week, we’re highlighting the power of Independent Living, supporting individuals with disabilities to live where they choose, make their own decisions, and advocate for themselves.

Through peer support, advocacy, and community connection, we are committed to empowering individuals to lead self-directed lives and fully participate in their communities.

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New Castle, PA

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+17246525144

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Disability Options Network (DON) is the federally supported Center for Independent Living (CIL) for Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, Mercer and Westmoreland counties. We are a consumer controlled, non-profit organization serving western PA. We offer services at no cost to those with disabilities. We currently have offices in three locations; New Castle, Penn Hills, Greensburg.

As a CIL, the organization must be consumer-controlled, meaning 51% of the board and staff must be an individual with disabilities, also under State and Federal Law the five core services that define the CIL must be provided. Those services include: Peer Support, Advocacy, Skills Training, Transition Services (both from nursing home back to community and from school to adult life) and Information and Referral

Therefore, DON’s mission is: “To empower people with disabilities to live as independently as they choose.” This is done through the provision of the five core services. In addition, fair housing training and consultation, emergency preparedness training, educational advocacy supports, durable medical equipment re-use and other services are offered throughout the seven-county region.