Contact Us

For additional information or questions about the Disability History Week initiative, please contact:

Karen Lazik, Museum of disABILITY History/ People Inc.
Phone: (716) 817-9015
E-mail: klazik@people-inc.org

Catherine Herrick, Museum of disABILITY History/ People Inc.
Phone: (716) 817-9291
E-mail: cherrick@people-inc.org

How to do it in your state.

With the growing need for a Disability History Week across the country; we have compiled the tools to help you develop the legislation in your state. If you have any other questions please let us know.

 

National Disability History Week initiative 8-5-09

Disability advocates across the country are mobilizing to help create understanding and celebrate the history of individuals with disabilities! Since West Virginia passed the first…

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Riverside Elementary Class promoting NYS DHW 5-14-09

A third grade class at Riverside Elementary School has been collaborating with the Catskill Center for Independence in finding ways to promote disability awareness in their school. This…

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NYS Disability History Curriculum is now available! 11-19-08

The Museum of disABILITY History is pleased to announce that lesson plans as well as supplemental information are now available! These can be found through the Teacher Resources section of…

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Legislative Updates


New York State

Updated: 7-23-10


California

Updated: 7-13-10


Virginia

Updated: 6-17-10


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