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Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium

Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium

Honoring the historic struggle of Western Pennsylvanians with disabilities to attain human and civil rights.

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Exhibit detailing history of Pennhurst institution comes to InVision in Wexford

09/19/2017

The traveling exhibit “The Pennhurst Story—Tragedy to Disability Rights” will be on display at InVision Human Services from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 2, 3, and 4. InVision is hosting the exhibit to … [Read more...] about Exhibit detailing history of Pennhurst institution comes to InVision in Wexford

Proposed transit cuts would set back mobility, inclusion for riders with disabilities

09/17/2017

UPDATE ON 9/18/17: The version of the bill that passed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives takes $50 million from the Pennsylvania Public Transportation Trust Fund instead of the originally … [Read more...] about Proposed transit cuts would set back mobility, inclusion for riders with disabilities

Consortium presents overview of disability advocacy history to Pitt faculty

09/11/2017

In June, the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium—together with the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania—presented “From Wrongs to Rights: A Living History of an Unfinished … [Read more...] about Consortium presents overview of disability advocacy history to Pitt faculty

Work begins on sequel to “i go home” documentary

08/27/2017

An i go home sequel is in the works with a planned release date in late 2018. WITF (the Harrisburg PBS affiliate) and the Commonwealth Institute, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania History … [Read more...] about Work begins on sequel to “i go home” documentary

New book recalls undercover work of Pittsburgh reporter

08/22/2017

A new book by Bill Steigerwald tracks the life and work of Ray Sprigle, a Pulitzer-prize winning journalist for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. The book, 30 Days a Black Man: The Forgotten Story That … [Read more...] about New book recalls undercover work of Pittsburgh reporter

Sign the Employment First petition to improve job opportunities for people with disabilities

08/15/2017

Please take a moment to sign the “Support Employment First Legislation for Pennsylvania” petition.  Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s Employment First executive order was a great first step, but the … [Read more...] about Sign the Employment First petition to improve job opportunities for people with disabilities

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