Many thanks to those who joined us on October 8 for “History and Future of Accessible Transportation: From Exclusion to Autonomy.” More than 90 attendees logged in to this event via Zoom. After … [Read more...] about Accessible Transportation Symposium an Engaging Evening
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Heinz History Center Tells Nellie Bly Story
Nineteenth century journalist Nellie Bly, or Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman to use her given name, is well known for exposing conditions at New York’s Women's Lunatic Asylum in an act of groundbreaking … [Read more...] about Heinz History Center Tells Nellie Bly Story
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Want to keep seeing our newsletter and other information? Don’t forget to check these settings: Spam Filter Your email provider may have very strict spam settings. Make sure you set the WPDHAC … [Read more...] about Want to keep seeing our newsletter and other information?
Remembering Graham Mulholland (May 8, 1959 – October 18, 2020)
The Consortium joins the Pennsylvania disability community in honoring the life and work of Graham Mulholland. Born in Scotland, Mulholland served as executive director of the Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about Remembering Graham Mulholland (May 8, 1959 – October 18, 2020)
Dec. 3 Event “No Longer Locked Away: Amplifying the Voices, Visibility and Legacy of Individuals with Mental Illness”
On December 3, 2020, 1:00-3:30 pm, The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium, in association with advocates in the mental/behavioral health community, will host a virtual event … [Read more...] about Dec. 3 Event “No Longer Locked Away: Amplifying the Voices, Visibility and Legacy of Individuals with Mental Illness”
Recording of “Life Beyond Institutions” event
Listen to the recording of “Life Beyond Institutions” event, presented in conjunction with Disability Pride Pennsylvania, 7-22-20 … [Read more...] about Recording of “Life Beyond Institutions” event
The Western Pennsylvania Disability History & Action Consortium launches Voices of Change Video Series
Contact: Chris Ann Hays chris@radiantintegrated.com 412.389.1385 The Western Pennsylvania Disability History & Action Consortium launches Voices of Change Video Series Series to highlight … [Read more...] about The Western Pennsylvania Disability History & Action Consortium launches Voices of Change Video Series
Thomas Gilhool, Disability Rights Lawyer, Obituary
The Consortium remembers the life and work of noted disability rights lawyer Thomas K. Gilhool, born in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, and who passed away August 22, 2020, in Boston. Mr. Gilhool’s career … [Read more...] about Thomas Gilhool, Disability Rights Lawyer, Obituary
October 8 Virtual Event – History & Future of Accessible Transportation
Thursday, October 8, 2020, 6:00 - 7:30 pm From Exclusion to Autonomy: The History and Future of Accessible Transportation in Western Pennsylvania Register online for this … [Read more...] about October 8 Virtual Event – History & Future of Accessible Transportation
Transcript from “We Count” Voting Event 10.10.19
ROUGH EDITED COPY "WE COUNT": PENNSYLVANIANS WITH DISABILITIES AND THE RIGHT TO VOTE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA DISABILITY HISTORY AND ACTION CONSORTIUM HEINZ HISTORY CENTER, MUELLER … [Read more...] about Transcript from “We Count” Voting Event 10.10.19
