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The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium

The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium is a community-based archives. Founded in 2015, it preserves and honors the historic struggle of Western Pennsylvanians with disabilities to attain human and civil rights. It shares their lived experiences in order to promote communit...

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Published in:Pennsylvania history 2022-07, Vol.89 (3), p.462-472
Main Authors: Calabro, Tina, Caruso, Guy
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium is a community-based archives. Founded in 2015, it preserves and honors the historic struggle of Western Pennsylvanians with disabilities to attain human and civil rights. It shares their lived experiences in order to promote community access, participation, and equal opportunity. Written by two founding members, this article describes the Consortium’s mission, goals, activities, and partnerships.
ISSN:0031-4528
2153-2109
DOI:10.5325/pennhistory.89.3.0462