About ReelAbilities Pittsburgh Join Film Pittsburgh for the 11th annual ReelAbilities Pittsburgh film festival, September 7-13, 2023, at the Pittsburgh Playhouse and online. Western Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about ReelAbilities Film Festival (September 7-13)
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Disability Pride: Weekend Under the Tent (August 26, 2023)
Disability Pride Pittsburgh Disability Pride PA partners with Oakland For All to a weekend of disability celebration! Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 11:00am-4:00pm Saturday’s festivities … [Read more...] about Disability Pride: Weekend Under the Tent (August 26, 2023)
Hazelwood’s Hero: Ms. Andrea Coleman-Betts
By: Jessica C. Neal, Project Scholar "I ain't been around the world, but I've been around the block.” - Andrea Coleman-Betts Black women with disabilities have emerged as powerful … [Read more...] about Hazelwood’s Hero: Ms. Andrea Coleman-Betts
Oakland for All Seeking Nominations for Beyond Accessibility AWARDS
About Oakland For All (OA) is seeking nominations for one individual and one Oakland business to be recognized for their positive contributions to and/or impact on the Oakland disability … [Read more...] about Oakland for All Seeking Nominations for Beyond Accessibility AWARDS
“A mom of children with intellectual disabilities asks: When will it be our turn?” (Op-Ed by Steering Committee member Nancy Murray)
Nancy Murray of Achieva, also a member of Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium's Executive Committee, wrote a compelling op-ed about the shortage of and lack of funding for … [Read more...] about “A mom of children with intellectual disabilities asks: When will it be our turn?” (Op-Ed by Steering Committee member Nancy Murray)
WPDHAC welcomes new Project Scholar!
New Project Scholar Hired We recently hired a new Project Scholar, Jessica C. Neal, who will work on the remaining stories in our Intersection of Race and Disability Project for the rest of … [Read more...] about WPDHAC welcomes new Project Scholar!
The Fighting Scots: A History of Wheelchair Basketball at Edinboro University
The following history was provided to WPDHAC by James Glatch, Head Coach of the Wheelchair Basketball program at PennWest University. Introduction PennWest Edinboro, formerly Edinboro … [Read more...] about The Fighting Scots: A History of Wheelchair Basketball at Edinboro University
The Intersection of Race and Disability Project: The Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center
The Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center (COTRAIC) was established in 1969 by several Native American families living in Pittsburgh. The initial focus was to provide cultural support to … [Read more...] about The Intersection of Race and Disability Project: The Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center
WPDHAC now accepting applications for Project Scholar to work on “The Intersection of Race and Disability” Project
Please Note: As of 5/20/23, WPDHAC is no longer accepting applications for this position. Download a PDF copy of this job posting here. Job Posting – Project Scholar Western Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about WPDHAC now accepting applications for Project Scholar to work on “The Intersection of Race and Disability” Project
Wrongs to Rights: Fifty Years of Progress for People with Disabilities, by Robert Nelkin
This post is an opinion piece by Robert Nelkin of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During his 50-year career, Bob led change of human services in a variety of roles at non-profit, university, local state and … [Read more...] about Wrongs to Rights: Fifty Years of Progress for People with Disabilities, by Robert Nelkin
