Beyond History 2026

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Heinz History Center (Mueller Center, 5th Floor), 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Tickets: $75 General Admission | $35 Discounted Tickets (limited number available) | No fee for personal attendants accompanying a registered attendee | Registration closes at 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, October 11
Dress Code: Come as you are! Sports or team apparel encouraged.

About the Event:
Join us for the 2nd annual Beyond History, the Western Pennsylvania Disability History and Action Consortium’s signature fundraising event. This special evening brings together community members, advocates, and supporters to celebrate the power of disability history, recognize ongoing work in our region, and support the future of the Consortium’s mission.

Evening Highlights:

• Keynote by Curtis Pride – Former Major League Baseball player and the first full‑season Deaf player in modern MLB history shares his story, including a short video and a live Q&A with the audience.

• Honoring Rory A. Cooper, PhD, PLY – National Medal Laureate, Paralympic medalist, and internationally recognized leader in rehabilitation engineering and adaptive sports.

• Networking Reception – Enjoy conversation and connection with fellow attendees, heavy hors d’oeuvres throughout the evening, and a cash bar.

• Art Sale – Browse and purchase artwork created by local students with disabilities. Proceeds directly support participating organizations.

• Emcee: Chaz Kellem, Disability Rights Advocate and Nonprofit Leader.

Registration: wpdhac.org/beyond-history-2026
Contact: Cindy Leonard, Executive Director | info@wpdhac.org

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