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Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium

Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium

Honoring the historic struggle of Western Pennsylvanians with disabilities to attain human and civil rights.

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Pennsylvania Events

ReelAbilities Film Festival (September 7-13)

08/18/2023

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)

Disability Pride: Weekend Under the Tent (August 26, 2023)

08/16/2023

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)

WPDHAC Project Scholar Presented “The Intersection of Race and Disability Project” at January 2023 Racial Justice Summit

02/22/2023

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

Judy Barricella Memorial Service on February 22, 2023

02/14/2023

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

02/09/2023

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!

02/03/2023

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!

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