By Taylor Akers, Preservation Associate Kathleen Kleinmann, a founding member of the of the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium, is a renowned disability rights leader. … [Read more...] about Kathleen Peer Kleinmann, Disability Rights Advocate
Women & Disability
The Power of Activism: Catherine Holl
In June 2024, Sierra Green, Senior Outreach Archivist at Heinz History Center, recorded the oral history of Catherine Holl, disability rights advocate and co-founder of Disability Options Network … [Read more...] about The Power of Activism: Catherine Holl
From Boston to Pittsburgh: Joyce Driben’s Oral History
In May 2024, the Consortium had the pleasure of joining with Heinz History Center to record the oral history of Joyce Driben, a long-time social worker and disability rights advocate. Joyce’s personal … [Read more...] about From Boston to Pittsburgh: Joyce Driben’s Oral History
People-First Disability Advocacy: Melva Fair’s Life Work
By: Jessica C. Neal, Project Scholar Advocacy doesn't happen in a silo. There's always an origin, a problem introduced into the ecosystem that needs solving and galvanizes a person, group, or … [Read more...] about People-First Disability Advocacy: Melva Fair’s Life Work
North Star of the North Side: The Advocacy of Aurelia Carter
By: Jessica C. Neal, Project Scholar As a Black woman, Aurelia Carter recognizes the intersectionality of race and disability. She knows and has personally experienced the disparities and biases … [Read more...] about North Star of the North Side: The Advocacy of Aurelia Carter
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
