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You are here: Home / News / Save the dates: May 31 and October 18

Save the dates: May 31 and October 18

03/28/2018

Logo says Let's Not Repeat the Past: History Meets Disability Advocacy 2018The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium presents:

Let’s Not Repeat the Past
History Meets Disability Advocacy 2018

Two half-day events will discuss learning from the past—how the disability rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s informs present-day issues and advocacy.

May 31 and October 18, 2018
9:30 a.m. to noon

Both events are free and open to the public. 

Registration and details for the first event coming soon!

Location: Rodef Shalom Temple 4905 5th Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
Parking is available and the location is close to major bus lines.

Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request. ASL interpreter will be provided.

Funding for this event provided by the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust.

Visit our event posting on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.

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The Consortium is an affiliate of Senator John Heinz History Center that works in coordination with multiple disability organizations and advocates in Western PA. In cooperation with ACHIEVA and the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University.

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