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Save the Date and Register for this Important Event During National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)!
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Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium

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Save the date: October 18th

 

Event logo says "Let's Not Repeat the Past: History Meets Disability Advocacy 2018"

The Western Pennsylvania Disability History
and Action Consortium presents:


Let's Not Repeat the Past
Employment & Real Potential for People with Disabilities

Join us as we present a brief talk, "From Almshouses (1705) to Today:  Work Models/Options for People with Disabilities" by Guy Caruso, Western Coordinator for the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University.  Afterward a rich discussion with experts and advocates in Western Pennsylvania exploring that history and contemporary efforts to increase inclusive employment for people with disabilities. 

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

Event is free and open to the public. 

Early registration available now.
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. Support also provided by ACHIEVA, the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, 21 and Able Initiative and the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University.
Additional Support by Heinz History Center.

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