Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation Unit (CHRU) Resources

Below are resources that may be helpful to your family during your child's stay at CHRU.

Adaptive Sports

Hope Network — Sled hockey, wheelchair basketball, and much more. For more information, contact Kim Bish at hopenetworkkim@gmail.com or 814-229-2877.
Mighty Penguins — Sled hockey. To learn more, email info@penguinssledhockey.org.
The Miracle League of Southwestern Pennsylvania — Adaptive baseball.
Steelwheelers — Wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby.
Three Rivers Adaptive Sports — Bowling, skiing, cycling, and water sports.

Equipment Resources

Reagan’s Journey Lending Closet for medical equipment and supplies — To learn more, email info@reagansjourney.org

Grants and Funding

ACHIEVA Family Trust Charitable Residual Program — Grant application for special needs support.
Kelly Ann Dolan Memorial Fund — Financial help for household related bills. For more information, call 215-643-0763.
National Organization of Rare Diseases (NORD) — An online database with patient assistance programs, support, and advocacy for rare disorders.
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation — Low or no interest loans for home modifications. To learn more, call 484-674-0506.
Social Security Disability Information — SSI Child Disability Starter Kit (for children under age 18).

Home Safety

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Safety Center — Home safety resources and tips for parents.

School-Based Programs

Brain STEPS — A program that consults with school teams and families on school re-entry and other services for students with acquired brain injuries.

Support Groups

Parent-to-Parent of PA — Matches an experienced mentor parent with a parent seeking individualized support. To learn more, call 1-888-727-2706.

Transportation

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Injury Prevention — Information about car seat rules and regulations.
Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services offers transportation options available in your county.
PA Techs — A car seat safety inspection service.

Vocational/Independent Living

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry offers career services for people with disabilities and a directory of contacts by county.
Voices for Independence — Provides independent living supports and services.
Personal Health Record (PHR) (PDF) — is a tool that you can use to collect, track, and share past and current information about your health or the health of someone in your care. A PHR gives you a home to maintain and manage your health information in a private, secure, and confidential environment.

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