More than 40 people gathered to watch Valuing Lives: Wolf Wolfensberger and the Principle of Normalization on December 19. A wide-ranging discussion after the documentary covered the continuing … [Read more...] about Documentary explores pioneer whose ideas set path to deinstitutionalization
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Pitt researcher seeks people with disabilities for survey about internet use
A University of Pittsburgh PhD student is seeking people with disabilities to take survey about how they use (or don’t use) internet-connected devices such as smart phones, computers, or … [Read more...] about Pitt researcher seeks people with disabilities for survey about internet use
“Journey of Inclusion” examines the college experience for students with disabilities
The Pennsylvania Inclusive Higher Education Consortium is offering a symposium on “The Journey of Inclusion: Experiencing the College Years” on January 8 at Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pa. The one-day … [Read more...] about “Journey of Inclusion” examines the college experience for students with disabilities
Teen volunteers at Friendship Circle learn about the history of disability in the U.S
Tina Calabro and Holly Dick, Consortium steering committee members, spoke recently about the history of disability rights to teen volunteers at the Friendship Circle in Squirrel Hill. The teens have … [Read more...] about Teen volunteers at Friendship Circle learn about the history of disability in the U.S
Join us Dec. 19 for free documentary event
The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University presents the film Valuing Lives: Wolf Wolfensberger and the Principle of Normalization from 9:30 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, December 19 at Rodef … [Read more...] about Join us Dec. 19 for free documentary event
Historical Society of Pennsylvania publishes disability history magazine
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania devoted the most recent edition of their Legacies magazine to disability history. As with so many minority groups, people with disabilities have been largely … [Read more...] about Historical Society of Pennsylvania publishes disability history magazine
