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Exclusion is disabling not the disability itself.”

—Tiffany Yu , founder of Diversability

Our mission, at Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh, of community inclusion, is rooted in two simple truths. 

Every human needs genuine social connections and pathways to share of themselves in meaningful roles/activities.

Disability is a social value judgment regarding who will be excluded based on preconceptions and stereotypes about the worth of others.

Communities have throughout history always made arbitrary judgments about the worth of others and these are self-perpetuating due to lack of contact.  Community inclusion requires deliberate and sustained efforts to break this vicious cycle.

This website space is devoted to Community Inclusion. Visitors to the page will find news about FC Pittsburgh activities as well as sources of inspiration and resources that will help us build more inclusive communities. 

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Ark of History

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY We are headed into election week. I’m sure everyone here is hoping for more ads, texts, calls, pamphlets and door knocks but sadly they are coming to an end. Perhaps we can find something in the parsha to take with us into what will likely be a dramatic week ahead? So here we… Read More

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Weekly Roundup: November 1, 2024

Teen Scene Kickoff FC teens kicked off the program year at the Teen Kickoff, football edition on Monday, October 28th. They participated in a friendly game of trivia, made terrariums and mini football field crafts, and decorated tote bags and picture frames! The Teen Leadership Board introduced themselves and went over their roles at FC, along with other leadership opportunities… Read More

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Just Like Starting Over

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