By Alonna Carter-Donaldson, Project Scholar In the United States, 578,000 African Americans live with epilepsy. In a society where stigma surrounds African Americans with disabilities, receiving … [Read more...] about The WPDHAC Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Rika’s Hearts and Maurika Moore
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November 9, 2022: The Intersectionality of Race and Disability (with Alonna Carter-Donaldson)
Wednesday, November 9, 20226:30 - 8:00 PM Join with Google Meet or dial (US) +1 929-269-1859 (PIN 732 386 456#) WPDHAC Project Scholar Alonna Carter-Donaldson will present an overview of … [Read more...] about November 9, 2022: The Intersectionality of Race and Disability (with Alonna Carter-Donaldson)
Thank You for Making Our First Ever “History in The Making” Fundraiser a Success!
The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium would like to thank everyone for donating to our fundraising drive! The campaign raised over $1,000! Your continued support is crucial … [Read more...] about Thank You for Making Our First Ever “History in The Making” Fundraiser a Success!
Disability History Now Part of Pennsylvania School Curriculum
On July 8, 2022, the PA legislature passed an amendment approving disability inclusive curriculum in Pennsylvania schools. The bill (H.R. 1642), introduced by PA Representative Joe Hohenstein … [Read more...] about Disability History Now Part of Pennsylvania School Curriculum
New “Voices of Change” Video Features Shirley Pickens, Former Director of Polk Center
Shirley Pickens, director, Polk Center, 2008-2020 Video not displaying correctly? Watch it on YouTube. Shirley Pickens retired in 2020 as director of Polk Center, a state institution for … [Read more...] about New “Voices of Change” Video Features Shirley Pickens, Former Director of Polk Center
Press Release: Disability History Consortium Documenting Stories of People of Color who have Disabilities
Download this press release in PDF format. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Alonna Carter- Donaldsonalonna.carter@gmail.com Disability History Consortium Documenting Storiesof People of … [Read more...] about Press Release: Disability History Consortium Documenting Stories of People of Color who have Disabilities
Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Florence Reed
By Alonna Carter-Donaldson, Project Scholar When thinking about Western Pennsylvania’s storied past, what comes to mind? Andrew Carnegie and the steel mills? Fort Pitt as Revolutionary War … [Read more...] about Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Florence Reed
The History of Systemic Abuse at Pennhurst State Hospital
History has not been kind to people with disabilities. The sad part is the actual living humans were subject to these conditions in state hospitals such as Pennhurst. WPDHAC … [Read more...] about The History of Systemic Abuse at Pennhurst State Hospital
WPDHAC Project Director Pancho Timmons participated in the 9th Annual Disability & Change Symposium
WPDHAC Project Director Pancho Timmons participated in the 9th Annual Disability & Change Symposium, sponsored by Institute on Disabilities at Temple University on March 30th. Disability and … [Read more...] about WPDHAC Project Director Pancho Timmons participated in the 9th Annual Disability & Change Symposium
New “Voices of Change” videos feature L’Arche Erie, advocate Nancy Murray and Special Olympian Marisa Niwa
Two new video interviews in the Consortium’s “Voices of Change” series highlight significant aspects of Western Pennsylvania disability history. In one interview, Father George Strohmeyer, … [Read more...] about New “Voices of Change” videos feature L’Arche Erie, advocate Nancy Murray and Special Olympian Marisa Niwa
