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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

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 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

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

On March 13, 2021, the Heinz History Center opened the exhibit American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith. Developed in partnership with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and the … [Read more...] about Heinz History Center Hosts American Democracy Exhibit

Join the Heinz History Center, on Thursday, April 15, 2021, from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm via Zoom as they invite scholars and archivists to discuss the strengths and limitations of historical records from … [Read more...] about Save the Date for Heinz History Center’s New Virtual Program