News | Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium

University of Pittsburgh Calls Attention to a Dishonorable History in Experimentation

08/15/2018

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 with disabilities. The University of Pittsburgh announced in June that it will remove the name of Thomas Parran Jr. from the campus building that houses the Graduate School of Public Health. The … [Read more...]

Above the Fold-W. PA Consortium Featured in Post Gazette

06/27/2018

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 Pittsburgh Post Gazette on May 21, 2018. The article featured our event, "Let's Not Repeat the Past", and talked about our ongoing progress as a clearinghouse and resource to ensure the preservation and … [Read more...]

W. PA Consortium Visits Museum of DisAbility History in Buffalo, NY

06/27/2018

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 expertise on disability history and insights specific to our Western Pennsylvania narrative. Photos here depict museum images including, but not limited to: institutions, uniforms, archival items, sports, … [Read more...]

Looking to the Future Using Lessons from History

06/27/2018

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: History Meets Disability Advocacy 2018.” Michael Gamel-McCormick, Disability Policy Director for U.S. Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, gave the keynote speech, “United States Disability Policy: A … [Read more...]

Save the date: October 18, 2018

06/01/2018

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 Repeat the Past: History Meets Disability Advocacy 2018. The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium presents: Let's Not Repeat the Past: History Meets Disability Advocacy … [Read more...]