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
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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
