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In the next few weeks leading up to a June 30 deadline, the Pennsylvania General Assembly will vote on Governor Shapiro’s proposed budget, which includes increased funding to reduce long waiting lists … [Read more...] about Legislative Update: Proposed PA Budget Increase for Intellectual Disability and Autism (ID/A) Services System

[Pittsburgh, PA, May 21, 2024] - The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium (WPDHAC) is delighted to announce the receipt of a $115,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation. This … [Read more...] about Press Release: Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium Receives $115,000 Grant from Mellon Foundation to Enhance Archival Holdings and Expand Public Access

StoryCorps is partnering with WESA to record, preserve, and share the stories of Pittsburgh, PA! About StoryCorps StoryCorps is committed to the idea that everyone has an important story to … [Read more...] about StoryCorps mobile tour coming to Pittsburgh! (May 30 – June 28)

[Pittsburgh, PA, May 7, 2024] - The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium (The Consortium) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from FISA Foundation to … [Read more...] about Press Release: Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium Receives $25,000 Grant from FISA Foundation to Advance Communication Initiatives

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About the Program Join the Detre Library & Archives for Treasures in the Archives on Sunday, March 10 to explore highlights from one of the largest collections of historic materials … [Read more...] about History of Pittsburgh’s “Crip Camp” featured in Senator John Heinz History Center’s Treasures in the Archives (March 10)