By Alonna Carter-Donaldson, Project Scholar “Life’s most persistent question is, what are you doing for others?”- Martin Luther King Jr. Milton Henderson, Sr. was born on September 16, 1961. A … [Read more...] about The Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Milton “Skip” Henderson, Sr. (1961-2019)
News
The Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Henry C. Bell
By Alonna Carter-Donaldson Note: Throughout the article the word “deaf” has been represented as capitalized to represent a group of people who identify as a member of the Deaf culture, while the … [Read more...] about The Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Henry C. Bell
The WPDHAC Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Rika’s Hearts and Maurika Moore
By Alonna Carter-Donaldson, Project Scholar In the United States, 578,000 African Americans live with epilepsy. In a society where stigma surrounds African Americans with disabilities, receiving … [Read more...] about The WPDHAC Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Rika’s Hearts and Maurika Moore
Thank You for Making Our First Ever “History in The Making” Fundraiser a Success!
The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium would like to thank everyone for donating to our fundraising drive! The campaign raised over $1,000! Your continued support is crucial … [Read more...] about Thank You for Making Our First Ever “History in The Making” Fundraiser a Success!
Disability History Now Part of Pennsylvania School Curriculum
On July 8, 2022, the PA legislature passed an amendment approving disability inclusive curriculum in Pennsylvania schools. The bill (H.R. 1642), introduced by PA Representative Joe Hohenstein … [Read more...] about Disability History Now Part of Pennsylvania School Curriculum
New “Voices of Change” Video Features Shirley Pickens, Former Director of Polk Center
Shirley Pickens, director, Polk Center, 2008-2020 Video not displaying correctly? Watch it on YouTube. Shirley Pickens retired in 2020 as director of Polk Center, a state institution for … [Read more...] about New “Voices of Change” Video Features Shirley Pickens, Former Director of Polk Center