UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

Community Resources for Survivors of Stroke

Local: Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania

• ACCESS: 412-562-5353
  Transportation for elderly and disabled persons in Allegheny County.
• 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
• Centers for Rehab Services
  • outpatient rehabilitation services through UPMC
  • more than 50 locations throughout western Pennsylvania
• Community LIFE
  Comprehensive adult day care in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties.
• LIFE Pittsburgh
  Community based alternative to nursing home care and assisted living.
• Three Rivers Adaptive Sports: 412-848-8896
  Has a variety of recreational activities for people with disabilities, including:
  • water and snow skiing
  • fishing
  • bowling
• United Cerebral Palsy/Community Living and Support Services (UCP/CLASS): 412-683-7100
  Has community living and support services, and a program for attendant care.
  

State

• Long-Term Living in Pennsylvania: 1-866-286-3636
  Information on nursing homes, personal care homes, home care, Medicare and Medicaid, home modifications, financial assistance, and help with medication costs.
  
• Office of Vocational Rehabilitation: 412-392-4950
  Pennsylvania state agency to help people with disabilities return to work or volunteer opportunities.
• Pennsylvania Department of Aging
  Area agency offices are in every county in Pennsylvania; they can help stroke survivors older than 60 years old.
• Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
  Cash assistance, Medicaid, transportation to doctor or therapy appointments.

National

• Family Caregiver Alliance®/National Center on Caregiving: 1-800-445-8106
• Partnership for Prescription Assistance: 1-888-477-2669
  Prescription help for patients who don’t have insurance.
• Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program: 1-800-772-1213
  Allows disabled workers to be employed without losing Social Security benefits.