This week, Bruce Baker, creator of the Minspeak system died. "The key to Minspeak’s success is that it uses hieroglyphics for input rather than an alphabet. Instead of laboriously typing in each word … [Read more...] about Bruce Baker, Creator of Minspeak Obituary
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Closing of Hamburg Center brings Pennsylvania a Step Closer to Becoming an “Institution-Free” State
By Tina Calabro The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services closed Hamburg Center, a 60-year-old institution for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, on August 3. The … [Read more...] about Closing of Hamburg Center brings Pennsylvania a Step Closer to Becoming an “Institution-Free” State
University of Pittsburgh Calls Attention to a Dishonorable History in Experimentation
Removal of researcher’s name from University of Pittsburgh building calls attention to the dishonorable history of experimentation on human subjects, including racial minorities, children, and people … [Read more...] about University of Pittsburgh Calls Attention to a Dishonorable History in Experimentation
Above the Fold-W. PA Consortium Featured in Post Gazette
Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium A-1 Story Pittsburgh Post Gazette May 21st 2018 Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium was featured in the … [Read more...] about Above the Fold-W. PA Consortium Featured in Post Gazette
W. PA Consortium Visits Museum of DisAbility History in Buffalo, NY
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
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
