Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium was pleased to participate in the inaugural meeting of the Pennsylvania Disability History Collaborative on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at … [Read more...] about Consortium Attends Inaugural Meeting of Pennsylvania Disability History Collaborative in May
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David Hale Collection Details a Life of Advocacy
By: Taylor Akers, Preservation Associate In 2023, the Consortium’s “Intersection of Race and Disability” project featured the impactful life and work of the late disability rights advocate David … [Read more...] about David Hale Collection Details a Life of Advocacy
Honoring the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
July 26, 2025 marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - landmark civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all … [Read more...] about Honoring the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Call for Artists & Makers for Beyond History event silent art auction!
About the Event and Silent Art Auction Are you an artist or maker with a disability living in southwestern Pennsylvania? We invite you to donate a piece of your art or a handmade item to our … [Read more...] about Call for Artists & Makers for Beyond History event silent art auction!
Join Us in Celebrating 10 Years – Sponsor “Beyond History”
About the Event Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium turned 10 this year, and this fall we’re throwing a celebration that honors the past and fuels the future! We’re … [Read more...] about Join Us in Celebrating 10 Years – Sponsor “Beyond History”
Honoring Disability Pride Month: A Time to Reflect and Celebrate
About Disability Pride Month As July arrives, we recognize Disability Pride Month - a time to honor the history, experiences, and contributions of people with disabilities. First observed in … [Read more...] about Honoring Disability Pride Month: A Time to Reflect and Celebrate
Save the Date: “Beyond History” 2025 – A Celebration 10 Years in the Making
Save the date! We’re turning 10 this year and you're invited to help us celebrate! Join us on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, for Beyond History: Framing the Past, Shaping the Future, a celebration … [Read more...] about Save the Date: “Beyond History” 2025 – A Celebration 10 Years in the Making
“Change Not Charity” Film Screening on June 17 hosted by FISA Foundation
We’re pleased to share this free, in-person event hosted by FISA Foundation, highlighting the power of disability advocacy, then and now. “Change, Not Charity” Documentary Screening + … [Read more...] about “Change Not Charity” Film Screening on June 17 hosted by FISA Foundation
Treasures in the Archives: Special Education in the Archives
On April 27, 2025, Sierra Green, senior outreach archivist at Heinz History Center and member of the Consortium's Steering Committee, presented a talk about sharing special education historic … [Read more...] about Treasures in the Archives: Special Education in the Archives
Bill Chrisner: On the Front Lines of Advocacy
Bill Chrisner, a founding member of the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium who has been at the forefront of disability rights for nearly six decades, participated in an oral … [Read more...] about Bill Chrisner: On the Front Lines of Advocacy
