By Heather Cowie, Project Scholar Healthcare disparity is an area where the intersection of disability and racial inequity becomes plainly evident. Barriers to access present challenges to … [Read more...] about The Intersection of Race and Disability Project: Dr. Diego Chaves-Gnecco
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WPDHAC Project Scholar Presented “The Intersection of Race and Disability Project” at January 2023 Racial Justice Summit
Project Scholar Alonna Carter-Donaldson presented The Intersection of Race and Disability Project at the 23rd Annual Racial Justice Summit on January 21, 2023, at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. … [Read more...] about WPDHAC Project Scholar Presented “The Intersection of Race and Disability Project” at January 2023 Racial Justice Summit
City of Pittsburgh actively recruiting candidates for ADA and Disability Resources Coordinator position
Historically, the ADA Coordinator position for the City of Pittsburgh provides leadership in making the city a disability-friendly place to live, work, and enjoy recreation. The job post is live … [Read more...] about City of Pittsburgh actively recruiting candidates for ADA and Disability Resources Coordinator position
Judy Barricella Memorial Service on February 22, 2023
In Memory of Judy BarricellaJune 30, 1947 - November 14, 2022 Friends, Colleagues and Family are Invited to a Celebration of Judy’s Life and Legacy on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 — 4:30 … [Read more...] about Judy Barricella Memorial Service on February 22, 2023
Project Scholar Alonna Carter-Donaldson Participating in “The Role of Oral History: Disability Voices Rising” Panel on February 22
Alonna Carter-Donaldson, who serves as WPDHAC's Project Scholar for the Intersection of Race and Disability Project, will be a panelist at a virtual event on February 22, 2023, entitled "The Role of … [Read more...] about Project Scholar Alonna Carter-Donaldson Participating in “The Role of Oral History: Disability Voices Rising” Panel on February 22
WPDHAC Celebrates Black History Month 2023!
Black History Month is an annual observance in the United States dedicated to celebrating the contributions and accomplishments of African Americans. This month-long celebration is an excellent … [Read more...] about WPDHAC Celebrates Black History Month 2023!
Dr. Dennis Downey Wins Historic Preservation Award
WPDHAC Steering Committee member Dennis Downey, Ph.D., professor of history emeritus at Millersville University, has won the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental … [Read more...] about Dr. Dennis Downey Wins Historic Preservation Award
In Memory of Judy Barricella (June 30, 1947-November 14, 2022)
The Western Pennsylvania disability lost a leading disability rights advocate when Judy Barricella passed away on November 14, 2022. (Read the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette obituary here or download a PDF … [Read more...] about In Memory of Judy Barricella (June 30, 1947-November 14, 2022)
Paul O’Hanlon, Kathleen Peer Kleinmann, and Brenda Dare – disability rights advocates and childhood residents of the Memorial Home for Crippled Children
Video not displaying correctly? Watch it on YouTube. In an era when children with physical disabilities received care and therapy in residential facilities, such as Memorial Home for Crippled … [Read more...] about Paul O’Hanlon, Kathleen Peer Kleinmann, and Brenda Dare – disability rights advocates and childhood residents of the Memorial Home for Crippled Children
January 20-21: Alonna Carter to present “The Intersection of Race and Disability Project” at the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit
WPDHAC Project Scholar, Alonna Carter, will be presenting her work with our "Intersection of Race and Disability Project" at the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit. The event will be held on January … [Read more...] about January 20-21: Alonna Carter to present “The Intersection of Race and Disability Project” at the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit
