10/13/2026
Registration is now open for Beyond History 2026: https://www.wpdhac.org/beyond-history-2026/
Join the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium for our second annual Beyond History, our signature event celebrating disability history, community leadership, and the people continuing to advance access, inclusion, and opportunity for people with disabilities.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh
This year’s program will feature Curtis Pride, former Major League Baseball player, First Full-Season Deaf Player in Modern MLB History, and disability advocate.
We will also honor Dr. Rory A. Cooper, PhD, PLY, Professor and Director of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories, National Medal laureate, and Paralympic medalist, for his leadership and contributions to the disability community.
Chaz Kellem, disability rights advocate and nonprofit leader, will serve as emcee.
The evening will include storytelling and conversation, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and an art sale featuring work by student artists from participating disability organizations.
Tickets are $75 per person. A limited number of $35 discounted tickets are available for people for whom the full ticket price is a barrier. There is no charge for a personal attendant accompanying a registered attendee who needs that support.
Dress code: Come as you are! Sports and team apparel are welcome.
Learn more and register today:
https://www.wpdhac.org/beyond-history-2026/
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