[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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Spring 2024 Newsletter Available!
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History of Pittsburgh’s “Crip Camp” featured in Senator John Heinz History Center’s Treasures in the Archives (March 10)
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)
Winter 2024 Newsletter available
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Virtual Event on 2/27/24 – Public Hostage, Public Ransom: Ending Institutional America and Providing Another Way
About the Event Join the Keystone Institute, The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, and the Western PA Disability History & Action Consortium for a thought-provoking discussion … [Read more...] about Virtual Event on 2/27/24 – Public Hostage, Public Ransom: Ending Institutional America and Providing Another Way
People-First Disability Advocacy: Melva Fair’s Life Work
By: Jessica C. Neal, Project Scholar Advocacy doesn't happen in a silo. There's always an origin, a problem introduced into the ecosystem that needs solving and galvanizes a person, group, or … [Read more...] about People-First Disability Advocacy: Melva Fair’s Life Work
