Institute for Rehabilitation and Research

Community Resources

Local:

Catholic Charities

Center for Assistive Technology

  • Wheelchair seating evaluations, driving training and evaluations, modification recommendations for the car and home, assistive technology suggestions for home or work
  • www.cat.pitt.edu

Centers for Rehab Services

  • Provides outpatient rehabilitation services through UPMC. Has more than 40 locations throughout western Pennsylvania.
  • http://crs.upmc.com

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Western Pennsylvania

Dollar Energy Fund

Life’s Work of Western Pennsylvania

United Way of Allegheny County

State:

The Acquired Brain Injury Network of Pennsylvania

Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania

Department of Public Welfare Food Stamps Program

Pennsylvania Department of Education

  • Special Education Consult Line
  • 1-800-879-2301

Pennsylvania Department of Health

  • Brain Injury Helpline
  • 1-866-412-4755

Pennsylvania Insurance Department:

National:

Brain Injury Association of America

Brain Trauma Foundation

Family Caregiver Alliance/National Center on Caregiving

  • 415-434-3388, 1-800-445-8106

National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research

National Rehabilitation Information Center

National Stroke Association