About Oakland For All (OA) is seeking nominations for one individual and one Oakland business to be recognized for their positive contributions to and/or impact on the Oakland disability … [Read more...] about Oakland for All Seeking Nominations for Beyond Accessibility AWARDS
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“A mom of children with intellectual disabilities asks: When will it be our turn?” (Op-Ed by Steering Committee member Nancy Murray)
Nancy Murray of Achieva, also a member of Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium's Executive Committee, wrote a compelling op-ed about the shortage of and lack of funding for … [Read more...] about “A mom of children with intellectual disabilities asks: When will it be our turn?” (Op-Ed by Steering Committee member Nancy Murray)
WPDHAC welcomes new Project Scholar!
New Project Scholar Hired We recently hired a new Project Scholar, Jessica C. Neal, who will work on the remaining stories in our Intersection of Race and Disability Project for the rest of … [Read more...] about WPDHAC welcomes new Project Scholar!
The Fighting Scots: A History of Wheelchair Basketball at Edinboro University
The following history was provided to WPDHAC by James Glatch, Head Coach of the Wheelchair Basketball program at PennWest University. Introduction PennWest Edinboro, formerly Edinboro … [Read more...] about The Fighting Scots: A History of Wheelchair Basketball at Edinboro University
The Intersection of Race and Disability Project: The Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center
The Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center (COTRAIC) was established in 1969 by several Native American families living in Pittsburgh. The initial focus was to provide cultural support to … [Read more...] about The Intersection of Race and Disability Project: The Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center
WPDHAC now accepting applications for Project Scholar to work on “The Intersection of Race and Disability” Project
Please Note: As of 5/20/23, WPDHAC is no longer accepting applications for this position. Download a PDF copy of this job posting here. Job Posting – Project Scholar Western Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about WPDHAC now accepting applications for Project Scholar to work on “The Intersection of Race and Disability” Project