Grand Opening: The Children's Institute
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Join the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce in welcoming “The Children's Institute” to the Chamber and the area. The Grand Opening will include a brief ribbon cutting and presentation of an official Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce Member Plaque. Grand Openings are free of charge and are open to anyone interested in attending. It's a great way to meet new people and learn about the new businesses in our area.
The Children's Institute is an independent, non-profit organization providing individualized pediatric services along a broad continuum. Their goal is to enable children and young adults with special needs to realize their fullest potential. There are currently six sites located in and around the Pittsburgh area. The newest location in Norwin Hills Shopping Center, 8775 Norwin Avenue, Unit 4, in Irwin, can be contacted by calling 724-765-1010. Visit www.amazingkids.org to learn more about the organization.
The Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce represents more than 1000 member businesses and has become the largest business organization in the area serving residents of Irwin, Greensburg, Hempfield Township, Jeannette, Delmont, Export, Murrysville, Penn Township, Penn Borough, and Plum Borough. Monthly BASHes, Grand Openings, Open Houses, Networking and Social Activities, Fundraisers, Events and Community Opportunities provide members with many occasions to get the word out about their business and to connect with other professionals. Contact the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce for more information about membership.
Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce
241 Tollgate Hill Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-834-2900
Email: lisa@westmorelandchamber.com
Website: www.westmorelandchamber.com
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First off, why are children in need being institutionalized?
Secondly who is funding this, parents, corporations, churches, golf outings, volunteers, and bingos, what? Who sets your work rules and guidelines?
Or, is this another Pennsylvania way of exploiting children and adults with disabilities for profit? I sure wouldn't get involved, nor would I donate.
Where I worked we were told using the word "INSTITUTION" is inappropriate and unlawful. We used appropriate words, like school, workshop, recreation and so on. That could be a State Law and not an ADA law.
All these things are the reasons why I cannot handle the attitudes of the non-disabled toward people who are MRDD.
Hope you don't end up with a serious fine on your hands, just my opinion.
Please look up the word institute! I did, and it does not mention in my dictionary the word institutional or institutionalize in the wording. It is the building in which the organization is "housed", for one. It is called "The Children's Institute". Also says, "an organization for the promotion of a cause, or, an act of originating, setting up, or founding." Look it up. There's lots more. I'd say this is a good thing coming to your area.
For all I know its Mengele, Hitler's henchman. How do they get to the institution, on a school bus? Put a child on a school bus to go to an institution, bet that makes them feel good.