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
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Have you looked at our Facebook page lately? You can take two simple steps to help spread news by and about the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium. If you are active … [Read more...] about Visit us on Facebook; share our posts with friends
NPR report uncovers sexual assault epidemic among people with intellectual disabilities
In January, NPR did a series of reports on a largely hidden epidemic of sexual assault against people with intellectual disabilities. Previously unreleased numbers obtained by NPR from the U.S. … [Read more...] about NPR report uncovers sexual assault epidemic among people with intellectual disabilities
Session tackles accessibility of online museum archives—issues and solutions
A talk at the October Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC) tackled how archives can make their collections more accessible to people with disabilities. Sierra Green, archivist at the … [Read more...] about Session tackles accessibility of online museum archives—issues and solutions
Heinz archivists share expertise with Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Sierra Green and Emily Ruby of the Heinz History Center recently met with Aaron and Chris Noschese at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf to discuss preservation. Green, Ruby, and Chris … [Read more...] about Heinz archivists share expertise with Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Employment First bill passes Pa. House, moves to Senate
On December 11, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed the Employment First legislation long supported by disability advocates. The bill now moves to the Pennsylvania Senate as Senate Bill … [Read more...] about Employment First bill passes Pa. House, moves to Senate
Documentary explores pioneer whose ideas set path to deinstitutionalization
More than 40 people gathered to watch Valuing Lives: Wolf Wolfensberger and the Principle of Normalization on December 19. A wide-ranging discussion after the documentary covered the continuing … [Read more...] about Documentary explores pioneer whose ideas set path to deinstitutionalization
Pitt researcher seeks people with disabilities for survey about internet use
A University of Pittsburgh PhD student is seeking people with disabilities to take survey about how they use (or don’t use) internet-connected devices such as smart phones, computers, or … [Read more...] about Pitt researcher seeks people with disabilities for survey about internet use
“Journey of Inclusion” examines the college experience for students with disabilities
The Pennsylvania Inclusive Higher Education Consortium is offering a symposium on “The Journey of Inclusion: Experiencing the College Years” on January 8 at Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pa. The one-day … [Read more...] about “Journey of Inclusion” examines the college experience for students with disabilities
Teen volunteers at Friendship Circle learn about the history of disability in the U.S
Tina Calabro and Holly Dick, Consortium steering committee members, spoke recently about the history of disability rights to teen volunteers at the Friendship Circle in Squirrel Hill. The teens have … [Read more...] about Teen volunteers at Friendship Circle learn about the history of disability in the U.S
