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

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“Transforming Community Living” Event Recording and Resources

10/26/2023

Polk Center
Polk Center. Photo from Polk Center Glass Plate Negatives collection at PA State Archives.

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who attended our virtual event, “Transforming Community Living,” on Thursday, October 26, 2023!

You may use the links below to access the recording of the event, the closed captioning transcript, and various resources shared during the event.

Event Recording and Transcript

  • View the “Transforming Community Living” event recording on YouTube
  • Download the Closed Captioning Transcript from the event.

Related Resources

  • View the film “From Wrongs to Rights” on YouTube
  • View the film “Polk Center 1897-2023: A Reflection” on YouTube.
  • Resources shared by keynote speaker, Commissioner Jill Jacobs:
    • Visit the landing page for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) reports (page includes links to all available documents related to Statewide Transition Plans)
    • Visit the landing page for the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers.
  • Visit the author’s website for new book “Public Hostage, Public Ransom: Ending Institutional America” by William Bronston MD.

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