About the Agency
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 which has pioneered performance based contracting
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
in their transition to careers and work;
- 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 customer service.