History has not been kind to people with disabilities. The sad part is the actual living humans were subject to these conditions in state hospitals such as Pennhurst. WPDHAC believes that even though it is painful to recognize, it is important to remember and understand history to prevent it from happening again. … [Read more...]
WPDHAC Project Director Pancho Timmons participated in the 9th Annual Disability & Change Symposium
WPDHAC Project Director Pancho Timmons participated in the 9th Annual Disability & Change Symposium, sponsored by Institute on Disabilities at Temple University on March 30th. Disability and Justice: The Evolution and the Revolution This year, we celebrate disability and the movement toward justice. People with disabilities have struggled in the name of justice. But little is known … [Read more...]
New “Voices of Change” videos feature L’Arche Erie, advocate Nancy Murray and Special Olympian Marisa Niwa
Two new video interviews in the Consortium’s “Voices of Change” series highlight significant aspects of Western Pennsylvania disability history. In one interview, Father George Strohmeyer, co-founder of L’Arche Erie, and Mary Ann Zarnick, long-time staff member, talk about their introduction to the spiritual mission of the L’Arche movement, the founding of L’Arche Erie, the early years, and its … [Read more...]
In Remembrance of Katie Clare Smith
Read Katie Clare Smith's obituary here. On February 27, 2022, the world lost a wonderful and loving human-being. Katherine Clare Smith passed away at UPMC Mercy after battling a couple of major health complications. I have known Katie since 2010. I met her at my first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelwheeler Wheelchair Rugby Team. Katie’s passion was to work with transition aged youth, and I … [Read more...]
WPDHAC Statement on Beaver County Special Needs Facility Former Caretakes Indictment on Federal Hate Crimes in Abuse of Patients
As an entity created by and for people with disabilities, we at WPDHAC are deeply saddened and disgusted by the actions of the caregivers mentioned in this article. People with disabilities are deserving of basic civil and human rights. We are just like everyone else as we have hopes, dreams, and aspirations for the future. The reality is, people often do need help and for someone disguised as a … [Read more...]
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