Pioneering disability rights advocate Patricia "Pat" Clapp, who helped change the way society viewed services for people with intellectual disabilities, passed away on November 26, 2021. A native … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Advocate Patricia (“Pat”) Clapp (1929-2021)
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Remembering Mary Brougher (1964-2021)
The Consortium notes the sudden passing of disability employment advocate Mary Brougher in a tragic accident on August 10, 2021. Mary was a lifelong disability rights advocate and a … [Read more...] about Remembering Mary Brougher (1964-2021)
Remembering Dick Thornburgh and Stanley Holbrook
The Consortium remembers the life and legacy of two notable members of the Western Pennsylvania disability community who passed away at the end of 2020. Dick Thornburgh (July 16, 1932 - December … [Read more...] about Remembering Dick Thornburgh and Stanley Holbrook
Bob Nelkin Remembers Tom Gilhool
Bob Nelkin, retired CEO of United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, has penned an open letter to present-day disability rights activists about the legacy of Tom Gilhool. It's a powerful retelling of … [Read more...] about Bob Nelkin Remembers Tom Gilhool
Remembering Graham Mulholland (May 8, 1959 – October 18, 2020)
The Consortium joins the Pennsylvania disability community in honoring the life and work of Graham Mulholland. Born in Scotland, Mulholland served as executive director of the Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about Remembering Graham Mulholland (May 8, 1959 – October 18, 2020)
Bruce Baker, Creator of Minspeak Obituary
This week, Bruce Baker, creator of the Minspeak system died. "The key to Minspeak’s success is that it uses hieroglyphics for input rather than an alphabet. Instead of laboriously typing in each word … [Read more...] about Bruce Baker, Creator of Minspeak Obituary
