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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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      • Medical Safeguarding (Webinar)
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      • The Camera’s Eye: Telling the Story of Disability through the Power of Film (Webinar)
      • The History of Human Services (2-day, in-person workshop)
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News

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Dec. 3 Event “No Longer Locked Away: Amplifying the Voices, Visibility and Legacy of Individuals with Mental Illness”

11/18/2020

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

11/18/2020

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

10/05/2020

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

09/24/2020

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

09/24/2020

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

10/29/2019

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

Register Now for October 10th Event at Heinz History Center

09/12/2019

Please share. All are welcome. Free event. The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium, in collaboration with the Senator John Heinz History Center, will host a symposium “We … [Read more...] about Register Now for October 10th Event at Heinz History Center

Consortium on Comcast Newsmakers

09/12/2019

Link to Video from Comcast Newsmakers: Untold Disability History Project Director Mary Hartley sits down with Sheila Hyland to discuss: the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action … [Read more...] about Consortium on Comcast Newsmakers

SAVE THE DATE for Consortium Voting Event on October 10th

08/14/2019

Save October 10th 1-4 PM for a Voting Symposium Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium Event at Heinz History Center.  We will be sharing more information soon about local, … [Read more...] about SAVE THE DATE for Consortium Voting Event on October 10th

Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium Receives National Recognition

01/18/2019

This week the History Consortium received exciting news: "The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium has been selected to receive the American Association on Intellectual and … [Read more...] about Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium Receives National Recognition

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