FISA Foundation

04/22/2026

Film Pittsburgh, Achieva, and the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh are co-presenting a screening of the film, Disposable Humanity, on Sunday, May 3rd at 5:30 PM in the McConomy Auditorium on the CMU campus.

This documentary shares the harrowing and often overlooked history of the Aktion T4 program, a state-sanctioned campaign during N**i Germany, that led to the murder of more than 300,000 disabled people. This historical examination of eugenics is vital, reminding us how deeply these ideologies have shaped the lives of people with disabilities.

📽️ Tracing the eugenicist roots of N**i Germany’s genocide, DISPOSABLE HUMANITY confronts the little-known history of the Aktion T4 program, a state-sanctioned campaign that led to the murder of more than 300,000 disabled people between 1939 and 1941.

At once intimate and urgent, the film offers a timely reminder of how fascism exploits prevailing ideas about health, purity, and human worth.

This important documentary will be preceded by the short film EXTINGUISHED LIVES, and followed by a talkback with Randall Halle (Director of the European Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh) and Daniel Singleton (Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh).

🎟️ Tickets are available now at filmpittsburgh.org/jfilm

This film is co-presented by Achieva and the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh.

04/15/2026

Our grantee partner, Evolve Coaching is hosting an upcoming webinar, "Built for What’s Next: Redefining Neuro-Inclusion in the Workplace" on April 29, at 12:00 PM

Join Inclusion Program Director, Johanna “Joey” Murphy, to learn how to build a more inclusive and equitable workplace culture!

Is your workplace built for everyone to succeed?

Join Evolve Coaching on April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for our webinar, "Built for What’s Next: Redefining Neuro-Inclusion in the Workplace." We’re moving past "awareness" and diving into the real work of equitable acceptance.

Featuring expert insights from our Inclusion Program Director, Johanna “Joey” Murphy, we’ll be discussing:
✅ Removing structural barriers to performance.
✅ Inclusive leadership & refined communication.
✅ Bridging the gap between "policy" and "practice."

Stop trying to make people "fit in" and start building a culture where they can stand out.

Follow this link to register: https://loom.ly/C19aZwY

04/13/2026

FISA’s grantee partner, Disability Lead, is hiring! Disability Lead is seeking a Regional Manager or Regional Director to lead and grow its Southwestern Pennsylvania chapter. This role offers an exciting opportunity to help shape Disability Lead’s regional presence and expand its impact.

Please share this opportunity widely to help reach candidates passionate about advancing disability leadership! Learn more about the position and the full list of qualifications: https://www.disabilitylead.org/open-opportunities

Disability Lead is hiring! We are looking for a passionate, strategic, and community-rooted leader to join our team as our Regional Manager or Regional Director for Southwestern Pennsylvania.

This is an exciting moment for our SWPA chapter. With 30+ members and growing regional partnerships, we are deepening our work across the region and we need the right person to help lead that charge.

This role is for someone who is energized by relationship-building, comfortable in civic spaces, and ready to be an active voice for disability leadership in the region. If you are someone who is equally at home in strategic thinking and hands-on ex*****on, and deeply committed to advancing equity and inclusion, we want to hear from you.

Applications are being accepted now, with a preferred deadline of April 24. Learn more and apply at https://www.disabilitylead.org/open-opportunities

Know someone who would be a great fit? We'd love a share or a tag.

04/08/2026

Medicaid changes are creating real uncertainty for patients, families, and providers across Pennsylvania. As policies shift and funding pressures grow, many are asking: What does this mean for my care?
Join us on May 12 at noon for Access at Risk: Navigating Care After Medicaid Cuts, a discussion with the Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP).

PHLP experts will break down what’s changing, what to expect, and your rights if care is reduced or denied.

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/access-at-risk-navigating-care-after-medicaid-cuts-a-discussion-with-phlp-tickets-1985174562556?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

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04/07/2026

Traveling with disabilities isn’t easy—but it can be more accessible.
Check out this gifted article from the New York Times that highlights tools to help travelers identify barriers, access audio descriptions in 185 languages, and plan trips designed around their needs.

Three apps and one website help travelers with a variety of disabilities identify potential obstacles, get audio descriptions in 185 languages and book custom trips.

04/02/2026

Disability Culture Currents (DCC) is a new online publication from Disability Culture Lab exploring the "currents" of disability culture and identity.
This new publication features personal essays, opinions, and graphic storytelling, and explores intersections with other social movements and identities.

Our new online publication Disability Culture Currents is now live! We’ll be exploring the intersections of disabiity identity and culture through opinion, personal essay, and graphic storytelling. Now featuring pieces from Dr. Conchita Hernández Legorreta, Jhonelle Bean, mav vega, Meier Galblum Haigh, and Robin E. Larisch, with original art by Caitlin Blunnie. For launch week, read four new articles and an illustrated story at tinyurl.com/DCCurrents, or by visiting the link in our bio.

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The background is dark teal with a repeating lightning bolt pattern. Layered green and yellow blocks read “We’re Live!” in dark teal text. Below is the Disability Culture Currents logo, which has white and bright green text that reads “Disability Culture Currents,” with a green lightning bolt icon to the right. Below, teal text with a light blue block background reads, “A new online publication from Disability Culture Lab.” Underneath, yellow text in all caps reads “Read now,” white text in all caps reads “Link In Bio,” and the link text reads “tinyurl.com/DCCurrents.”

04/01/2026

FISA’s grantee partner SisTers PGH is celebrating an incredible milestone! The Stonewall Inn Pittsburgh officially opened on Trans Day of Visibility, and we were honored to attend the grand opening of this new trans-led drop-in space in downtown Pittsburgh! The Stonewall Inn offers safety, support, and connection for transgender community members.
Explore the incredible new space in the article below and learn more about the vital resources it offers.

SisTers PGH marked Trans Day of Visibility with the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Stonewall Inn Pittsburgh, a new trans-led drop-in and resource center located at 211 Smithfield Street in…

03/30/2026

Check out the premiere of Not a Compliment: Envisioning a World Without Street Harassment, a documentary produced by End Street Harassment Pittsburgh, on April 9, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Point Park University Center for Media Innovation.

This film reimagines public spaces free from unsolicited comments, gestures, and behaviors that compromise individuals’ sense of safety and belonging. Through creative expression and community engagement, the documentary examines the impact of street harassment while envisioning a future grounded in respect, dignity, and inclusion.

You can view the trailer for the documentary here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCahoSW1-Ic

For more information about End Street Harassment Pittsburgh:
https://www.endstreetharassmentpgh.com/

END STREET HARASSMENT PGH End Street Harassment Pittsburgh invites you to experience Not a Compliment: Envisioning a World Without Street Harassment. This trailer offers a first look at the documentary that reimagines public spaces free from unsolicited comments, gestures, and actions that make peop...

03/26/2026

Don’t miss FISA’s next Breaking Barriers webinar with Dr. Amy Houtrow!

On Tuesday, March 31st, at 12 PM, join us for Beyond the Exam Room: A Dialogue with Dr. Amy Houtrow

Healthcare outcomes are shaped by far more than what happens during a medical visit. For many patients—particularly people with disabilities—housing instability, food insecurity, transportation barriers, and unmet social needs directly impact health, safety, and quality of life. 

In this webinar, Dr. Houtrow will explore how physicians, advocates, and community-based organizations can work beyond traditional clinical care to support the health and wellness of people with disabilities and other marginalized populations.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-exam-room-a-dialogue-with-dr-amy-houtrow-tickets-1982709097283?aff=oddtdtcreator



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03/23/2026

Duquesne University Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine is hosting an Assistive Technology for Persons with Intellectual & Physical Disabilities Conference on Thursday, March 26!

Join healthcare professionals, educators, engineers, disability advocates, policymakers, and technologists for a one-day, in-person conference exploring the future of assistive technology and its potential for enhancing the independence and quality of life of people with disabilities.

Join healthcare professionals and advocates at the 2026 Assistive Technology Conference to enhance independence for individuals with disabilities. Register now!

03/20/2026

Reviewing Your Organization to Ensure Access and Safety: A webinar with Activating Change

Mar 24, 2026, 02:00 PM EST

When survivors with disabilities reach out for help after being victimized, they often encounter barriers to safety within disability organizations and barriers to access within victim service organizations. Proactively identifying and removing these barriers is a critical element of ensuring pathways to healing for survivors with disabilities. This webinar will help attendees develop skills to address physical safety and access in their organizations . The content will include specific requirements for creating accessible spaces, how to document and budget for access and safety, and how to gain buy-in from staff and leadership.

Register:

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