AHEDD A Specialized Human Resource Organization

AHEDD is a private non-profit organization with a mission to serve the community as a catalyst in the employment and development of persons with a disability.

Founded in 1977, AHEDD is:

* An outcome-focused agency that has pioneered performance-based contracting in the provision of employment services to increase industry-wide accountability;

* An influential advocate promoting the culture of employment for persons with disabilities in key state and local task forces;

* The coordinator of the Pennsylvania Business Leadership Network, a business-to-business forum;

* A private partner with the Social Security Administration in helping beneficiaries understand the links between work and important benefits;

* An entrusted option among a growing number of schools in assisting youth with a disability in their transition to careers and work in the community;

* A team of professionals with a vision to be the premier agency in its field with a single purpose and focus of improving employment outcomes through exceptional service to each of our business customers.

AHEDD provides employment services throughout Pennsylvania to people with disabilities. 

The individuals we serve include youth in transition from school-to-work and adults who are looking for employment in the community. 

Participants in AHEDD's services benefit from a customized plan of service that can include:

skill assessments;

career exploration and development;

self-directed job search; 

job placement;

work site support/training; and/or

consultation on benefits management issues by Community Work Incentive Coordinators (CWICs).

The critical work that we do helps people gain greater independence, become productive and contributing members of their community and meet the diversity and labor force needs of businesses