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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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Webinar Resources from “The Camera’s Eye: Telling the Story of Disability Through the Power of Film”

06/03/2024

Thank you to all who attended "The Camera's Eye" webinar on June 3! Here are links to resources that Dan and Samuel shared during the webinar. All links will open in a separate tab or window, … [Read more...] about Webinar Resources from “The Camera’s Eye: Telling the Story of Disability Through the Power of Film”

Webinar downloads from “Medical Safeguarding: Address Vulnerability in Medical Settings”

02/22/2024

These documents are being shared with permission by our speakers Cathy Ludlum and Jo Massarelli. … [Read more...] about Webinar downloads from “Medical Safeguarding: Address Vulnerability in Medical Settings”

Press Release: Transforming Community Living: A Virtual Event Promoting Inclusion and Empowerment

10/02/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Transforming Community Living: A Virtual Event Promoting Inclusion and Empowerment [Pittsburgh, PA] – [October 3, 2023] – In an effort to foster empowerment, education, and … [Read more...] about Press Release: Transforming Community Living: A Virtual Event Promoting Inclusion and Empowerment

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12/16/2020

Want to keep seeing our newsletter and other information? Don’t forget to check these settings: Spam Filter Your email provider may have very strict spam settings. Make sure you set the WPDHAC … [Read more...] about Want to keep seeing our newsletter and other information?

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