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Remembering a Forgotten Chapter of the Holocaust Today, we join people around the world in observing Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, which began at sunset yesterday, April 23, and continues … [Read more...] about Honoring History, Defending the Future: Disability Rights and Yom HaShoah

We are looking forward to attending the 12th Annual Disability & Mental Health Summit, hosted by Rep. Dan Miller - a powerful, one-of-a-kind gathering focused on disability and mental health … [Read more...] about Join us at the 2025 Disability & Mental Health Summit – Free to Attend!

We’re delighted to share two powerful offerings from our partners at the Heinz History Center that highlight local disability history. The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium … [Read more...] about Uncovering Untold Stories: Disability History Featured at the Heinz History Center

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month — a time to honor the history, resilience, and ongoing advocacy for the rights of people with developmental disabilities. Medicaid has … [Read more...] about Honoring Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Through Action

We wanted to share an upcoming film event that may be of interest to you. While the Consortium is not hosting this screening, we recognize that it raises important conversations about institutional … [Read more...] about Thought-Provoking Film on Institutional Life and Transitions: YOU.SLEEP.STAY.

The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium values your input! As a stakeholder, your feedback is essential in shaping our content, events, and initiatives to better … [Read more...] about Your Voice Matters – Take Our Survey & Help Shape Our Future!

The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) is a planning and funding group made up of people with disabilities, and their family members, advocates, and state department … [Read more...] about Listening Tour 2025: PADDC Wants to Hear from You!

In reference to current national discussion about vaccinations, the Post-Gazette recently explored this issue in an article about historical vaccination trials involving children with disabilities at … [Read more...] about Understanding the Past: 1950s Vaccine Trials at Polk State

Recognizing Leadership and Advocacy in Our Community We are excited to share that two outstanding advocates with strong ties to the Western Pennsylvania Disability and Action Consortium, Tina … [Read more...] about Celebrating Tina Calabro & Mark Steidl’s Well-Deserved Recognition

As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor the often-overlooked histories of Black individuals with disabilities - stories of resilience, activism, and contributions that have shaped both racial … [Read more...] about Honoring Black History & Disability History – Stories That Must Be Told