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The Consortium is pleased to announce the award of a FISA Foundation grant for a one-year project to document and share histories of Western Pennsylvanians with disabilities who are people of color. … [Read more...] about Consortium receives grant to collect histories about intersection of race and disability

In the early 1970s, a group of advocates from the Arc of Pa Allegheny County chapter visited institutions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Pennsylvania. These visits … [Read more...] about Social justice lesson plan highlights 1970s era of disability rights advocacy

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 the Heinz History Center through October … [Read more...] about Don’t miss! American Democracy exhibit – closing October 10 at the Heinz History Center – includes disability rights

Dr. J. Kaye Cupples devoted his career to students with disabilities, seeking to create learning environments of support and inclusion. When Dr. Cupples passed away in 2019 at age 68, the Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about New Scholarship Honors Educator Dr. J. Kaye Cupples

The Consortium notes the sudden passing of disability employment advocate Mary Brougher in a tragic accident on August 10, 2021.  Mary was a lifelong disability rights advocate and a … [Read more...] about Remembering Mary Brougher (1964-2021)

In recognition of advocacy that propelled changes in the employment landscape for people with disabilities, as well as continuous efforts to advance rights, Dr. Josie Badger was awarded the third … [Read more...] about HISTORY MAKERS: Dr. Josie Badger honored for advocacy for disability employment policy in Pennsylvania