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Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium

Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium

Honoring the historic struggle of Western Pennsylvanians with disabilities to attain human and civil rights.

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      • Medical Safeguarding (Webinar)
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      • The Camera’s Eye: Telling the Story of Disability through the Power of Film (Webinar)
      • The History of Human Services (2-day, in-person workshop)
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Institute on Disabilities at Temple University Wins Grant to Tell Stories of Institutionalization

12/16/2020

The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University was awarded a $350,000 grant from the Pew Center of Arts & Heritage for a community-based storytelling project. "Reclaiming our Past, … [Read more...] about Institute on Disabilities at Temple University Wins Grant to Tell Stories of Institutionalization

Accessible Transportation Symposium an Engaging Evening

12/16/2020

Many thanks to those who joined us on October 8 for “History and Future of Accessible Transportation: From Exclusion to Autonomy.” More than 90 attendees logged in to this event via Zoom. After … [Read more...] about Accessible Transportation Symposium an Engaging Evening

Heinz History Center Tells Nellie Bly Story

12/16/2020

Nineteenth century journalist Nellie Bly, or Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman to use her given name, is well known for exposing conditions at New York’s Women's Lunatic Asylum in an act of groundbreaking … [Read more...] about Heinz History Center Tells Nellie Bly Story

Remembering Graham Mulholland (May 8, 1959 – October 18, 2020)

11/18/2020

The Consortium joins the Pennsylvania disability community in honoring the life and work of Graham Mulholland. Born in Scotland, Mulholland served as executive director of the Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about Remembering Graham Mulholland (May 8, 1959 – October 18, 2020)

Dec. 3 Event “No Longer Locked Away: Amplifying the Voices, Visibility and Legacy of Individuals with Mental Illness”

11/18/2020

On December 3, 2020, 1:00-3:30 pm, The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium, in association with advocates in the mental/behavioral health community, will host a virtual event … [Read more...] about Dec. 3 Event “No Longer Locked Away: Amplifying the Voices, Visibility and Legacy of Individuals with Mental Illness”

Recording of “Life Beyond Institutions” event

11/18/2020

Listen to the recording of “Life Beyond Institutions” event, presented in conjunction with Disability Pride Pennsylvania, 7-22-20  … [Read more...] about Recording of “Life Beyond Institutions” event

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