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Removal of researcher’s name from University of Pittsburgh building calls attention to the dishonorable history of experimentation on human subjects, including racial minorities, children, and people … [Read more...] about University of Pittsburgh Calls Attention to a Dishonorable History in Experimentation

Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium A-1 Story Pittsburgh Post Gazette May 21st 2018 Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium was featured in the … [Read more...] about Above the Fold-W. PA Consortium Featured in Post Gazette

Yesterday, the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium was treated to an all-access tour of The Museum of Disability History in Buffalo, NY. Curator Doug Platt shared his … [Read more...] about W. PA Consortium Visits Museum of DisAbility History in Buffalo, NY

Photo of Michael Gamel-McCormick, Disability Policy Director for U.S. Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania Close to 100 people gathered on May 31 for our first 2018 event, “Let’s Not Repeat the Past: … [Read more...] about Looking to the Future Using Lessons from History

Thanks to all who attended our May 31 event! Mark your calendars now for next event on October 18. We'll focus on Employment, Housing and Transportation through the lens of the same theme: Let's Not … [Read more...] about Save the date: October 18, 2018

A lively and well-attended session titled Archives and Advocacy: Preserving Pennsylvania’s Disability History was offered at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC) in April. Sierra … [Read more...] about Archivists collaborate across Pennsylvania to preserve disability history