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 Autism Acceptance Month At Disability Options Network, we believe in empowering individuals to live independent...
04/02/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month

At Disability Options Network, we believe in empowering individuals to live independently and advocate for themselves. We celebrate neurodiversity and recognize that every person brings unique strengths and perspectives to our community.

Through connection, education, and advocacy, we are committed to creating inclusive spaces where individuals on the autism spectrum are supported, respected, and heard.

03/31/2026

🏘️📣 Your voice matters, be part of the conversation!

Join us for an upcoming community meeting and help shape the future of our neighborhood. Connect with local leaders, hear important updates, and share your ideas.

📅 Monday, April 6
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 New Castle Fire Hall

🎤 Featuring keynote speakers:
• Fire Chief Mike Kobbe
• Pastor John E. Young III

Free and open to the public, plus refreshments will be served!
Let’s come together and make our community stronger. 💙

03/31/2026

🌍✨ Join us in making a difference!

Be part of our neighborhood cleanup this Earth Day and help keep our community clean, green, and beautiful. 🌱🧹 Together, we can create a space we’re proud to call home.

📅 April 24th, 2026
⏰ 2:30–4:00 PM
📍 Neshannock Trails (Meet at Don Reclaim)

Let’s show some love to where we live—see you there! 💚

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! 💙We’re proud to recognize and celebrate the talents, contributions,...
03/25/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! 💙

We’re proud to recognize and celebrate the talents, contributions, and impact of individuals with developmental disabilities in our communities. This official proclamation reminds us of the importance of inclusion, accessibility, and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Let’s continue to break down barriers, uplift one another, and build a community where everyone belongs.

March also brings awareness to epilepsy and multiple sclerosis—two conditions that can change how someone experiences th...
03/24/2026

March also brings awareness to epilepsy and multiple sclerosis—two conditions that can change how someone experiences the world day to day.

Support doesn’t have to be complicated:

Learn
Listen
Be patient
Be kind

When communities understand, people feel safer to show up as themselves.

Drop a purple heart if you believe awareness creates access.

Build confidence, independence, and everyday mobility ♿️This Manual Wheelchair Skills training helps individuals develop...
03/19/2026

Build confidence, independence, and everyday mobility ♿️

This Manual Wheelchair Skills training helps individuals develop practical skills for daily life, from navigating ramps and curbs to mastering transfers and maneuvering with ease. Whether you're a wheelchair user, care partner, or professional, this course is designed to support safer, more independent movement.

Rock Your Socks on March 21!Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and the beautiful differences that make our commu...
03/19/2026

Rock Your Socks on March 21!

Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and the beautiful differences that make our communities stronger.

We’re rocking our mismatched socks to start conversations about inclusion, acceptance, and belonging for people with Down syndrome and all people with disabilities. Different is not less—it’s powerful, joyful, and worth celebrating.

Join us:
Wear mismatched socks, take a photo, Share it with , Tag Disability Options Network

Let’s keep building a world where everyone belongs.

This week we celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and the incredible diversity they bring to our communitiesEveryone...
03/17/2026

This week we celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and the incredible diversity they bring to our communities
Everyone deserves the chance to live a full life filled with choice, opportunity, friendships, and purpose.

Different doesn’t mean less.
Different makes our communities stronger.

Bonus: Rock your socks this week to spark conversations about inclusion!

At DON, we believe in supporting opportunities that empower individuals and strengthen our communities.That’s why we’re ...
03/12/2026

At DON, we believe in supporting opportunities that empower individuals and strengthen our communities.

That’s why we’re proud to sponsor and participate in the Polar Plunge supporting Special Olympics Pennsylvania! ❄️

This event helps raise funds and awareness for athletes with intellectual disabilities, promoting inclusion, teamwork, and community.

Join us at the Washington Center on March 12 from 5:30–7:30 PM to cheer on our team as they take the plunge! 🌊

Not all disabilities are visibleMarch is also Brain Injury Awareness Month. Brain injuries can impact memory, communicat...
03/10/2026

Not all disabilities are visible

March is also Brain Injury Awareness Month. Brain injuries can impact memory, communication, emotions, and daily life in ways we don’t always see.

A little patience goes a long way.
A little understanding changes everything.

Let’s create spaces where people feel supported, not judged.

Share this to help raise awareness.

🏀 March Madness Squares Fundraiser! 🏀With March Madness right around the corner, Disability Options Network is hosting a...
03/05/2026

🏀 March Madness Squares Fundraiser! 🏀

With March Madness right around the corner, Disability Options Network is hosting a March Madness Squares Fundraiser — and you don’t want to miss out!

Each square is $25, and there are only 100 squares available, so be sure to grab yours before they’re gone. Numbers will be randomly assigned, and winners will be determined based on the final score of each game. Payouts will be made after the championship game.

📅 Deadline to enter: March 17th

If you’d like to purchase a square or have questions, contact Shelley at (724) 510-8038, reach out to me, or stop by the Accounting Office in Suite 210 at the Central Building.

Thank you for supporting DON and good luck! 🍀🏀

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness MonthThis month, we celebrate the strengths, voices, and contributions of ...
03/03/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

This month, we celebrate the strengths, voices, and contributions of people with developmental disabilities in our communities. Inclusion isn’t about making space, it’s about recognizing that everyone already belongs.

At Disability Options Network, we believe people thrive when they have access to supports, opportunity, and connection. Let’s keep building communities where everyone can live, work, and participate fully.

Comment below: What does inclusion mean to you?

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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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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.