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A recap of the final workshop in our Gather for Change series On September 10 and 11, 2024, the Consortium hosted a workshop at the Heinz History Center on the History of Human Services. Led by … [Read more...] about “History of Human Services” workshop brings understanding of practices from ancient to modern times

Fifty years ago, a group of women advocates from the Allegheny County chapter of the Arc of Pennsylvania set out to visit state institutions and other facilities for people with intellectual and … [Read more...] about We Were Mother Bears: The Women Who Shaped Western Pennsylvania’s Disability Rights Movement

The Western Pennsylvania Disability HIstory and Action Consortium is a co-sponsor of this year's Week Without Driving initiative. If you have any questions about the Allegheny County-based initiative, … [Read more...] about Take the Week Without Driving PGH Pledge & advocate for better mobility options for non-drivers in Allegheny County

Peoples Oakland will be hosting their 50th Anniversary Gala on Friday, October 4 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Courtyard Marriott Pittsburgh University Center. The organization is celebrating 50 years of … [Read more...] about Peoples Oakland 50th Anniversary Gala

The 12th annual ReelAbilities Pittsburgh film festival will be held at the Pittsburgh Playhouse and online from September 5-11, 2024! ReelAbilities presents award-winning films by and … [Read more...] about 12th annual ReelAbilities Pittsburgh Film Festival