Explore the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium Collection
Thanks to funding from Mellon Foundation, the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium digital archive is available online in a searchable format.
Materials and images from our collection may not be published without explicit written permission from the Consortium.
Tips for Searching the Archive
- View items in our collection by selecting “Collections” or “Objects” in the top right corner of this website.
- Searches for “Collections” will produce Collection Names.
- Searches for “Objects” will produce Title, Inventory Number, Name, and Date.
- By clicking on an Object’s thumbnail image or title, an Object page will open with additional details.
You can also search Collections or Objects by clicking the magnifying glass icon to the right of the sort dropdown field.
Historical Language Notice
The language and terminology found in historical materials on this site reflect the context and culture of the time period in which they were produced, and may include stereotypes in words, phrases, and attitudes that are considered offensive today.
Rather than remove this content, Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium acknowledges its harmful impact and supports opportunities for conversation about it.
Accessibility Notice
If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our online archive, or have difficulty accessing any materials, please contact us at info@wdhac.org. We are committed to improving access to our collections and welcome your feedback to help ensure this resource is usable for all visitors.
About the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium
The Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium is a community-based archive that preserves and honors the historic struggle of people with disabilities to attain human and civil rights – and shares the lived experiences of today – in order to promote community access, participation and equal opportunity.
The Consortium’s vision is to engage the public in the dynamic history of people with disabilities, to honor people who were mistreated or denied their rights, to recognize the efforts of individuals with and without disabilities to effect positive change, and to raise public awareness of contemporary issues, including the ongoing effort to maintain humane policies and laws.
Learn more at www.wpdhac.org.