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Consumer Interviews

Posted: August 15, 2016
Author: WCBA

Thanks to DeAnn from our Adult Training Facility for pulling together this video. It uses consumer interviews to look at how new regulations could impact workshops for Pennsylvania’s disabled.

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WCBA Charity Event for Orlando Tragedy Victims

Posted: June 16, 2016
Author: WCBA

In light of the recent tragedy in Orlando, Florida our Adult Training Facility individuals have requested to hold a Bake Sale/Lunch with all proceeds being donated to the victims and families. This charity event will be held on Friday, June 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Westmoreland…

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Employee of the Year Award Nominee

Posted: May 5, 2016
Author: WCBA

Congratulations to our colleague, Clyde Bittner on being nominated for the 2016 Peter J. Salmon Employee of the Year Award. Each year, National Industries for the Blind (NIB) honors an individual who is blind and employed in NIB’s network of associated nonprofit agencies. Clyde was nominated based upon his qualifications…

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14th Annual Golf Outing

Posted: February 11, 2016
Author: WCBA

Just us for the 14th Annual WCBA Golf Outing. We have a great day planned for attendees! Date: Friday, June 10 Location: 
Greensburg Country Club Questions:
  724-837-1250 ext 12 Download the registration form for more info or to sign up.

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Visions of Springtime

Posted: January 22, 2016
Author: WCBA

Thanks to everyone who attended this year’s fundraiser! There was some nice coverage of the event at “TribLive – Out and About”. Put away those coats, hats & gloves! Dust off those dancing shoes! And join us for an entertaining evening at the Westmoreland County Blind Association’s Visions of Springtime! Date: Friday,…

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Proposed Work Innovations Opportunity Act (WIOA) Regulations

Posted: January 6, 2016
Author: WCBA

We have a few concerns about the proposed Work Innovations Opportunity Act (WIOA) regulations. The expanded qualifications issued to the definition of ‘competitive integrated employment’ may negatively impact the WCBA’s efforts and the individuals we work with who have intellectual disabilities. Please consider voicing your concerns! You can download the…

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Services for Sight-Impaired and Intellectually-Challenged Individuals

Posted: January 4, 2016
Author: WCBA

The Westmoreland County Blind Association provides services and programs for individuals with visual, intellectual and physical disabilities and delivers business services such as embroidery and document destruction. This video offers an overview of our programs and services for sight impaired and intellectually challenged individuals.

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Take Our Virtual Tour

Posted: October 12, 2015
Author: WCBA

The Westmoreland County Blind Association provides services and programs for individuals with visual, intellectual and physical disabilities and delivers business services such as embroidery and document destruction. Here is a new video we created that offers an overview of our services and a virtual tour of our facilities.

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Businesses & Retail Services

Posted: September 25, 2015
Author: WCBA

The Westmoreland County Blind Association provides services and programs for individuals with visual, intellectual and physical disabilities and delivers business services such as embroidery and document destruction. Here is a new video we created that offers an overview of the services we provide to businesses including Embroidery, Document Destruction, Paper…