Ariel Matz Consulting

Name: Ariel Matz Consulting
Address: 6327 Burchfield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, US
Telephone: +14128777345

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Ariel Matz Consulting

Your Partner in Meaningful Inclusion ☀️

I work alongside individuals with disabilities, families, and community organizations to create realistic, strengths-based pathways to meaningful participation—in school, at work, and in the community. Through Ariel Matz Consulting, I provide inclusive consulting and coaching focused on inclusive design, employment strategy, person-centered planning, and program development across educational, com

munity, and employment settings. I partner with individuals as they explore what comes next, support families in navigating decisions with clarity and confidence, and collaborate with organizations to design accessible, intuitive environments and coordinated systems that expand participation and reduce barriers. My work brings a collaborative, systems-level approach—working across stakeholders including public systems, community organizations, and families—to translate vision into clear, implementable strategies. I focus on aligning program design with real-world operations so that solutions are not only inclusive, but usable and sustainable over time. With over 15 years of experience as a special educator, instructional coach, and inclusion leader—and training through Teach for America and VCU’s Center on Transition Innovations—my work is grounded in person-centered planning, supported employment, and collaborative systems design. I partner with schools, nonprofits, and employers across Pittsburgh to strengthen inclusive practices, build meaningful programs, and open doors to employment, connection, and community life. Recent work includes the design and implementation of a multi-pathway employment initiative at the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, co-development of the Bunny Bakes Training Program through Friendship Circle, and consultation with Community Day School to strengthen inclusive learning environments. I also contribute pro bono leadership to The Collab, a cross-organizational initiative expanding inclusive programming and participation across shared community spaces. At the heart of my work is a simple belief: everyone deserves to feel valued—and to have meaningful opportunities to grow, contribute, and belong.

03/03/2026

Thankful to be part of a community that invests in inclusive employment. Delighted to help spread the word! Thank you for having me The Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh

02/12/2026

Our Inclusive Dance Party at was such an incredible night. A room full of adults across abilities dancing, connecting, and fully being themselves — with just the right amount of millennial dance floor magic (yes, the Backstreet Boys and cha cha slide absolutely had their moments). 💃

The joy was real. The welcome was real. The community was real.

So grateful to partner with the , .pgh , and the to create spaces like these!

Huge thank you to for bringing the throwback energy, and to our volunteers who helped everything run so smoothly.

This is what inclusive community looks like 💛

02/05/2026

This little business keeps changing and growing… and so do I!

More partnerships.
More inclusive spaces.
More opportunities.
More belonging!

Grateful every day for this community and the chance to give back to it. 🖤 💛🖤

01/27/2026

Little bits of sunshine on cold Pittsburgh days ☀️🖤☀️🖤☀️

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01/08/2026

So grateful to start the new year moving, breathing, and connecting with my community!

Huge thanks to for leading such a thoughtful and fun yoga class, and to for the beautiful fitness studio. I loved sharing the mat with friends from Young Adult Network and the Gesher Program!

This is what inclusive wellness and programming looks like: welcoming, adaptable, joyful, and rooted in community. Looking forward to much more of this in 2026 ✨

12/12/2025

What an honor to thank for her advocacy around employment for adults with disabilities, and to be supporting the Training Program—building thoughtful, meaningful pathways toward employment in collaboration with and our community! 🐰💕

12/08/2025

Proud to be consulting with JCC Pittsburgh on their growing Supported Employment Initiative! Watching Pedro thrive in his very first job — just a few weeks into his role in Food Services — has been a powerful reminder of what’s possible when communities create truly inclusive pathways for adults with disabilities. Grateful for our work together and excited for what’s ahead!

As I was preparing to begin my very first position at the JCC back in 2016, our esteemed former colleague Rachel Marcus ended a tour of the Squirrel Hill facility by bringing me into the Kaufmann Dance Studio, where the Gesher program participants were gathered. She paused, pointed gently toward the

11/24/2025

Back in September, I was lucky to support the launch of The Collab — bringing together , , , and to create more connected, inclusive opportunities for adults with disabilities in Pittsburgh.

Just a few months in, and the momentum is real. Game nights are growing, meetups are happening across organizations, and a full lineup of holiday celebrations is on the way! ✨

Huge thank you to the for featuring this work. Excited for what’s ahead… especially January’s dance party — stay tuned! 💃💃💃

11/04/2025

Thank you for helping us raise inclusive kiddos 🖤💛🖤💛

10/26/2025

✨ So excited to walk the walk with friends and family for Nov 2nd!

Every step and every donation directly supports the inclusive programming , , and will offer for all ages and abilities this coming year. 💛

Join The Bunny Babes team or donate to help inclusion thrive in our community! Link below

https://walk4friendship2025.funraise.org/fundraiser/ariel-matz-consulting

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10/16/2025

Some extra-sweet news (and behind-the-scenes photos!) from my favorite inclusive bakery — —where inclusion, growth, and good coffee meet. 🐰❤️

This year, Bunny Bakes is being recognized as a CLASS Acts Community Hero for creating a supportive, accessible workplace that fosters growth, pride, and belonging.

Each cookie, scone, and seasonal treat represents hours of dedication from trainees, program managers, baristas and job coaches who make this place so special. I am so proud to work with each of you.

I was so honored to be interviewed for the Bunny Bakes 2025 CLASS Acts Community Heroes Awards tribute video as a consultant for the Bunny Bakes Training Program — and to celebrate a community that continues to lead with purpose, creativity, and heart.

Congratulations to the entire Bunny Bakes crew on this incredible recognition — you’ve built more than a bakery; you’ve built a model for what true inclusion looks like!

Address

6327 Burchfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15217

Telephone

+14128777345

Website

https://www.arielmatzconsulting.com/

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