The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
‘Representation is so important’: ReelAbilities independent film festival showcases stories of people with disabilities

‘Representation is so important’: ReelAbilities independent film festival showcases stories of people with disabilities

By Tanya Babbar, Staff Writer • September 14, 2023

In most movie theaters, many people with disabilities will often find themselves neither represented on the big screen nor in the audience. But Pittsburgh’s iteration of an international film festival...

Rowan Wolff exits Posvar Hall through the accessible entrance.

‘Tired and frustrated’: Students with disabilities express concerns with Pitt’s accessibility, Disability Resources and Services

By Madilyn Cianci and Pamela Smith • April 20, 2023
Students receiving accommodations from Pitt’s Disability Resources and Services discuss their concerns with the office — such as miscommunication and campus inaccessibility — in hopes of change at Pitt.
The Cathedral of Learning.

‘Disability is inevitable’: CGS adds new Disability Studies certificate

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor • February 3, 2023
Pitt’s College of General Studies introduced a Disability Studies certificate program last semester. The certificate is 18 credits, and includes courses from eight different departments — all courses focus at least a quarter of their content on disability topics.
The Cathedral of Learning alongside the Mary Schenley Memorial Fountain.

Asha Chai-Chang offers the do’s and don’ts to fostering inclusive communities

By Gabriella Garvin, Staff Writer • February 2, 2023
The “Intersection of Race, Disability and Religion: A First Person Experience” webinar took place Thursday evening. Asha Chai-Chang, a director and writer, offered attendees advice on how to navigate intersectionality firsthand.
Lev Ivanov, a sophomore bioengineering major, has ADHD and receives accommodations from the Office of Disability Resources and Services.

Students with disability accommodations adjust to virtual learning environment

By Rashi Ranjan, Senior Staff Writer • March 9, 2021
Students are finding it more difficult to find support for their disabilities due to remote learning. Pitt’s Office of Disability Resources and Services is providing different accommodations, such as increasing time limits on Canvas.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights has opened an investigation into violations of federal disability laws by Pitt.

Federal government probing alleged Pitt disability discrimination

By Jon Moss, News Editor • December 17, 2019
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights has opened an investigation into two possible violations of federal disability laws by Pitt.
Dr. Bethany Ziss of the Children’s Institute reads a poem criticizing the health care industry’s attitude toward people with disabilities. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Visual Editor)

Disabled activists take part in nationwide day of mourning

By Hannah Schneider, Staff Writer • March 2, 2018

Andrea Mauro was physically restrained, force-fed horseradish and shocked with play buzzers as a child when they had tantrums or failed speech therapy exercises. All of this was done to them by the...

(Photo by Christian Snyder | Assistant Opinion Editor)

Individuals rally to improve accessibility

By Caroline Bourque | Assistant News Editor • September 21, 2017

Disability advocates crowded the sidewalk on the corner of Bigelow Boulevard and Forbes Avenue Wednesday, Sept. 20, to spread information on three key issues they want to reform. These three initiatives...

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