Yesterday, the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium was treated to an all-access tour of The Museum of Disability History in Buffalo, NY. Curator Doug Platt shared his … [Read more...] about W. PA Consortium Visits Museum of DisAbility History in Buffalo, NY
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Looking to the Future Using Lessons from History
Photo of Michael Gamel-McCormick, Disability Policy Director for U.S. Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania Close to 100 people gathered on May 31 for our first 2018 event, “Let’s Not Repeat the Past: … [Read more...] about Looking to the Future Using Lessons from History
Save the date: October 18, 2018
Thanks to all who attended our May 31 event! Mark your calendars now for next event on October 18. We'll focus on Employment, Housing and Transportation through the lens of the same theme: Let's Not … [Read more...] about Save the date: October 18, 2018
Archivists collaborate across Pennsylvania to preserve disability history
A lively and well-attended session titled Archives and Advocacy: Preserving Pennsylvania’s Disability History was offered at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC) in April. Sierra … [Read more...] about Archivists collaborate across Pennsylvania to preserve disability history
Survey committee reports on continuing preservation efforts and historical resources
The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium's survey committee met recently to continue their ongoing work of locating, cataloging, and encouraging preservation of archives, … [Read more...] about Survey committee reports on continuing preservation efforts and historical resources
Workshop on May 3 will discuss engaging the community to build meaningful inclusion
The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University will present a free half-day workshop from 9:30 to noon on Thursday, May 3, on Changing the Conversation: Engaging Communities in Improving Outcomes … [Read more...] about Workshop on May 3 will discuss engaging the community to build meaningful inclusion
Torrance State Hospital plans panel, timeline exhibit, and more to mark centennial
Angela Harris, Chief Social Rehabilitation Executive at Torrance State Hospital in Westmoreland County, spoke to the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium's survey committee … [Read more...] about Torrance State Hospital plans panel, timeline exhibit, and more to mark centennial
Join us on May 31! Speaker and panel will look to the future using the lessons of history
Let’s Not Repeat the Past: History Meets Disability Advocacy 2018 The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium and the Heinz History Center present: “United States Disability … [Read more...] about Join us on May 31! Speaker and panel will look to the future using the lessons of history
Save the dates: May 31 and October 18
The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium presents: Let's Not Repeat the Past History Meets Disability Advocacy 2018 Two half-day events will discuss learning from the … [Read more...] about Save the dates: May 31 and October 18
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This year's theme is See Me For Me. You can follow or post related news and events on social media using … [Read more...] about March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
