In recognition of advocacy that propelled changes in the employment landscape for people with disabilities, as well as continuous efforts to advance rights, Dr. Josie Badger was awarded the third … [Read more...] about HISTORY MAKERS: Dr. Josie Badger honored for advocacy for disability employment policy in Pennsylvania
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Job Posting – Project Scholar
Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium is seeking candidates— historian, archivist or graduate-level scholar—for a project to research and document the history of Black, … [Read more...] about Job Posting – Project Scholar
New “Voices of Change” video features Kate Bayer, former teacher at Polk State Center
The Consortium is pleased to announce the premiere of its latest video in the “Voices of Change” series, an interview with Kate Bayer. As a graduate student in special education at Clarion University … [Read more...] about New “Voices of Change” video features Kate Bayer, former teacher at Polk State Center
Second Annual Disability Pride Virtual PA includes Western PA speakers
The Consortium, in partnership with Staunton Farm Foundation, will participate in the second annual Disability Pride Virtual PA event with three sessions focused on mental health. “Everything You … [Read more...] about Second Annual Disability Pride Virtual PA includes Western PA speakers
“Researching Institutional Records” webinar and new book about Pennhurst provide insight into institutional era
On April 15, 2021, Heinz History Center hosted a webinar designed to help genealogists, family members and others learn about researching records of formerly institutionalized Pennsylvanians. The … [Read more...] about “Researching Institutional Records” webinar and new book about Pennhurst provide insight into institutional era
American Democracy exhibit at Heinz History Center includes disability rights
Don't miss the chance to explore the history of what it means to be an American citizen at the exhibit American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith, on exhibit at Heinz History Center through October … [Read more...] about American Democracy exhibit at Heinz History Center includes disability rights
HERL earns patent for enhanced mobility wheelchair
In February, researchers from the Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) were granted a patent for an innovative new wheelchair. The Mobility Enhancement Robotic Wheelchair, or MEBot for … [Read more...] about HERL earns patent for enhanced mobility wheelchair
Remembering Dick Thornburgh and Stanley Holbrook
The Consortium remembers the life and legacy of two notable members of the Western Pennsylvania disability community who passed away at the end of 2020. Dick Thornburgh (July 16, 1932 - December … [Read more...] about Remembering Dick Thornburgh and Stanley Holbrook
Carnegie Mellon University Receives Grant to Study Autonomous Vehicles for People with Disabilities
Carnegie Mellon announced in January that it received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to study the use of autonomous vehicles for people with disabilities. John Tague, … [Read more...] about Carnegie Mellon University Receives Grant to Study Autonomous Vehicles for People with Disabilities
Mary Hartley Accepts Interim Executive Director Role with PEAL Center
The Consortium congratulates past project director Mary Hartley on her new position. In February, she transitioned to the position of Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center Interim … [Read more...] about Mary Hartley Accepts Interim Executive Director Role with PEAL Center
