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By: Jessica C. Neal, Project Scholar “Who made you,” was always the question. The answer was always “God.” - Alice Walker Places of worship hold a special significance for many individuals, … [Read more...] about The Daily Encourager: The Life, Faith, and Legacy of David Hale (1979-2020)

By: Jessica C. Neal, Project Scholar  "I ain't been around the world, but I've been around the block.” - Andrea Coleman-Betts Black women with disabilities have emerged as powerful … [Read more...] about Hazelwood’s Hero: Ms. Andrea Coleman-Betts

About Oakland For All (OA) is seeking nominations for one individual and one Oakland business to be recognized for their positive contributions to and/or impact on the Oakland disability … [Read more...] about Oakland for All Seeking Nominations for Beyond Accessibility AWARDS

Nancy Murray of Achieva, also a member of Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium's Executive Committee, wrote a compelling op-ed about the shortage of and lack of funding for … [Read more...] about “A mom of children with intellectual disabilities asks: When will it be our turn?” (Op-Ed by Steering Committee member Nancy Murray)

New Project Scholar Hired We recently hired a new Project Scholar, Jessica C. Neal, who will work on the remaining stories in our Intersection of Race and Disability Project for the rest of … [Read more...] about WPDHAC welcomes new Project Scholar!

The following history was provided to WPDHAC by James Glatch, Head Coach of the Wheelchair Basketball program at PennWest University. Introduction PennWest Edinboro, formerly Edinboro … [Read more...] about The Fighting Scots: A History of Wheelchair Basketball at Edinboro University