In February, researchers from the Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) were granted a patent for an innovative new wheelchair. The Mobility Enhancement Robotic Wheelchair, or MEBot for short, is capable of dealing with difficult, uneven terrain while keeping its user safe and providing a smooth ride. MEBot’s programming detects when it encounters surfaces of different steepness and … [Read more...]
New “Voices of Change” Video about the Life of Joe Benedum Trees
The Consortium is pleased to announce the premiere of its latest video in the “Voices of Change” series. The story of Joe Benedum Trees (1931-2011) is told by three individuals who joyfully and lovingly cared for him at his Treesdale Manor home. The video interview can be found on the Consortium’s website. Joe was known as strong, friendly, playful, and a lover of the outdoors. Diagnosed with … [Read more...]
Remembering Dick Thornburgh and Stanley Holbrook
The Consortium remembers the life and legacy of two notable members of the Western Pennsylvania disability community who passed away at the end of 2020. Dick Thornburgh (July 16, 1932 - December 31, 2020), a Pittsburgh native, served two terms as governor of Pennsylvania from 1978 to 1986 and was U.S. Attorney General in the George H. W. Bush administration. As Attorney General, he played an … [Read more...]
Carnegie Mellon University Receives Grant to Study Autonomous Vehicles for People with Disabilities
Carnegie Mellon announced in January that it received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to study the use of autonomous vehicles for people with disabilities. John Tague, Consortium founding member and chairman of the Pennsylvania Transportation Alliance, is among the people with disabilities who are providing ground-level input to the CMU team working to develop a … [Read more...]
Mary Hartley Accepts Interim Executive Director Role with PEAL Center
The Consortium congratulates past project director Mary Hartley on her new position. In February, she transitioned to the position of Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center Interim Executive Director. Mary is a parent advocate who got her start volunteering on the Pittsburgh Public Schools Right to Education Task Force and has continued to work in the disability systems-change … [Read more...]
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