PPS Early Intervention

03/14/2026

03/13/2026

03/13/2026

OT and Down Syndrome: https://www.theottoolbox.com/occupational-therapy-for-down-syndrome/

03/12/2026

03/12/2026

800 pairs collected. 24,200 to go. Pittsburgh — we need you.
So far we’ve collected 32 bags — 800 pairs of shoes toward our goal of 25,000 pairs for the PPS Shoe Drive.
Every pair helps support our scholars through Community Schools while creating local impact and global reach through redistribution efforts.

Thank you to the organizations that have already joined the movement as Fundraiser Champions:
Homewood Children's Village
Great Public Schools Pittsburgh
City Controller Rachael Heisler
Sheridan Healthy Active Living Center
Upper Rooms Presbyterian Senior Center
Carnegie Mellon University Engineering Department
Church Union
Kids Accelerate After School Program
Project Destiny PGH
Sheridan United Methodist Church

We’re calling on more organizations, businesses, families, and community members to join the movement.

Become a Fundraiser Champion by committing to collect 25, 50, 75, or more pairs of new or gently used shoes.

One City. Many Shoes. One Purpose. 💙

For more information or to join the movement, contact
Mrs. LeAna Creighton
Community Schools Coordinator
412-529-3083

03/11/2026

Hand separation, also called motoric separation of the two sides of the hand, is a key fine motor skill that allows the hand to balance power and precision. The ulnar side (ring and pinkie fingers) provides stability, while the radial side (thumb, index, and middle fingers) performs precise movements like writing, buttoning, or picking up small objects.

This coordination relies on muscles, joints, and ligaments working together across the wrist and finger joints (MCP, PIP, DIP). When the power side stabilizes, the precision side can move with control, enabling in-hand manipulation and refined grasp.

You see this skill in daily life—zipping coats, tying shoes, managing buttons, or holding objects in the palm while using fingertips. Difficulty with these tasks often signals a need to strengthen hand separation.

03/11/2026

🎉🤩 We're celebrating Fred Rogers' birthday and our ranking as the #1 Children's Museum in America, and you're invited! Enjoy FREE admission on Friday, March 20.

🔗 Reserve your spot today at https://secure.pittsburghkids.org/admission/1488

03/11/2026

Join us!

The mission of the Pittsburgh/Allegheny County LICC is to promote the importance of families and children within the Early Intervention system. Parents and family members are always welcome to get involved by attending trainings and meetings!

This month's meeting will feature a presentation from a fantastic organization that supports families involved in EI— Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania!

Scan the QR code to register. You can join virtually or in person.

03/07/2026

03/05/2026

March is Women’s History Month.

Disabled women have shaped history, advanced civil rights, challenged artistic norms and transformed how we understand disability.

From Judy Heumann’s leadership in the disability rights movement to Harriet Tubman’s abolitionist legacy, from Frida Kahlo’s groundbreaking art to Alice Wong’s impact on disability storytelling and advocacy, their contributions continue to influence generations.

Representation matters. History includes disabled women. Who else would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments.

Image description: Graphic titled “Disabled Women Who Shaped History” with NDI logo in the top right corner. The slide features four women with brief biographies and photos: Judy Heumann (1947–2023), disability rights activist and wheelchair user who helped lead the 504 Sit-in and advance the Americans with Disabilities Act; Harriet Tubman (c. 1822–1913), abolitionist and political activist who sustained a traumatic brain injury and likely lived with epilepsy; Frida Kahlo (1907–1954), Mexican painter who lived with chronic pain and mobility impairments; and Alice Wong (1974–2025), disability rights activist with spinal muscular atrophy and founder of the Disability Visibility Project. Portrait images of each woman appear below their biographies.

03/03/2026

Empowering individuals with disabilities to improve the quality of their lives.