Hello All Of Our ESCA Supporters!
Donating to ESCA

Donating to ESCA is simple and easy to do! You can donate in many ways too which is explained under the “How can I Help” section. Your donations help us keep Advocacy free for individuals and helps us host many inclusive programs. We appreciate all donations.

We are hiring for a part time Disability Advocate up to 20 hours a week. Experience with developmental disabilities is required, knowledge of the school IEP system and of the Office of Developmental Program’s (ODP) waiver system are strongly preferred. Time is flexible but is not always structured. Evenings and weekends are needed for events, fundraisers, or meetings at times. Knowledge of Microsoft office, Google apps, and Zoom is preferred. Must have clearances and at least 18 years of age. Serious inquiries only. Please contact escadvocacy@gmail.com for questions or to schedule an interview. Application can be found at: Click here for application link

LET’S MEET OUR ARTIST OF THE MONTH!

Artist of the Month is LIBBY! From a very early age Libby has displayed her love for all things art. Almost every single day she can be found drawing, painting, sketching or simply doodling. She first attended Miss Gabi’s art studio when she was invited to a friend’s birthday party. Since then, she has enjoyed lessons, camps and online classes with Miss Gabi. One thing that got her through the during the beginning of the pandemic was Miss Gabi’s weekly online drawing sessions. She enjoyed creating different drawings and looked forward to it every single week. One thing Libby loves more than anything is to share her art with others by making special gifts for her friends and family. Libby’s other passions include dance, gymnastics and reading. She hopes to one day become and art teacher and maybe even open her very own art studio! She is looking forward to learning and creating in the new year.

Collaboration with Miss Gabi's Art is Good Studio

https://missgabisartstudio.com/

Miss Gabi’s art studio is an amazing place to create! Her vision for her Inclusive “Art is Good” Studio facilitates classes and workshops that are conducted in an inclusive, creative, and encouraging environment where everyone is able to share and express themselves freely.

East Suburban Citizen Advocacy sponsors some classes at Miss Gabi’s Art is Good Studio. ESCA envisions “a community in which all people are appreciated and accepted without question and dignity and equality are unconditionally enjoyed.” With the Art is Good Studio, this vision is demonstrated through the teaching of art. We come together as one to create many beautiful works of art. Thank you to Miss Gabi and Miss Alexis for all of the wonderful classes you provide, the outcomes are truly amazing!

Art has a positive impact our daily life, increases self esteem, confidence, and enhances the quality of life. We love creating with Miss Gabi!

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Giving Tuesday Video

October 19, 2021

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IEP Basics for Parents

If you are new to the Individual Education Plan system, this video will help to give you some good advice on starting an IEP. If you would like help or advice from an advocate in the Westmoreland County area of PA please contact us.

August 31, 2021