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Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium

Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium

Honoring the historic struggle of Western Pennsylvanians with disabilities to attain human and civil rights.

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WPDHAC now accepting applications for Project Scholar to work on “The Intersection of Race and Disability” Project

04/26/2023

Please Note: As of 5/20/23, WPDHAC is no longer accepting applications for this position. Download a PDF copy of this job posting here. Job Posting – Project Scholar Western Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about WPDHAC now accepting applications for Project Scholar to work on “The Intersection of Race and Disability” Project

Wrongs to Rights: Fifty Years of Progress for People with Disabilities, by Robert Nelkin

04/14/2023

This post is an opinion piece by Robert Nelkin of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During his 50-year career, Bob led change of human services in a variety of roles at non-profit, university, local state and … [Read more...] about Wrongs to Rights: Fifty Years of Progress for People with Disabilities, by Robert Nelkin

The Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Dr. Diego Chaves-Gnecco

04/13/2023

By Heather Cowie, Project Scholar Healthcare disparity is an area where the intersection of disability and racial inequity becomes plainly evident. Barriers to access present challenges to … [Read more...] about The Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Dr. Diego Chaves-Gnecco

City of Pittsburgh actively recruiting candidates for ADA and Disability Resources Coordinator position

02/22/2023

Historically, the ADA Coordinator position for the City of Pittsburgh provides leadership in making the city a disability-friendly place to live, work, and enjoy recreation.  The job post is live … [Read more...] about City of Pittsburgh actively recruiting candidates for ADA and Disability Resources Coordinator position

Dr. Dennis Downey Wins Historic Preservation Award

01/24/2023

WPDHAC Steering Committee member Dennis Downey, Ph.D., professor of history emeritus at Millersville University, has won the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental … [Read more...] about Dr. Dennis Downey Wins Historic Preservation Award

In Memory of Judy Barricella (June 30, 1947-November 14, 2022)

01/20/2023

The Western Pennsylvania disability lost a leading disability rights advocate when Judy Barricella passed away on November 14, 2022. (Read the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette obituary here or download a PDF … [Read more...] about In Memory of Judy Barricella (June 30, 1947-November 14, 2022)

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