Save the date! We’re turning 10 this year and you’re invited to help us celebrate!
Join us on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, for Beyond History: Framing the Past, Shaping the Future, a celebration and fundraiser at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh.
This signature event honors a decade of preserving and advancing disability history in Western Pennsylvania and looks ahead to a more inclusive future.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Heinz History Center (Mueller Center, 5th Floor), Pittsburgh, PA
🎟️ Tickets: $75 per person, available starting Wednesday, September 10, 2025
🧥 Dress code: Come as you are!
📣 Sponsorship opportunities available
Event Highlights
- Keynote + documentary screening by actress and filmmaker Ann Talman
- Reflections from disability rights advocate Mark Steidl
- Emcee Chaz Kellem
- Tribute to Ginny Thornburgh
- Milestone showcase: 10 years of Consortium impact
- Silent art auction featuring local artists & makers with disabilities
- Heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and powerful community connection
Accessibility Note
We’re committed to making this event inclusive and accessible. A limited number of discounted tickets ($35 each) will be available for individuals with disabilities for whom cost is a barrier. More details will be shared when registration opens, or contact us at info@wpdhac.org with questions.
