Museum of disABILITY History

It is with a heavy heart that the Museum of disABILITY History, which has been closed to the public through the COVID-19 pandemic, announces its permanent closure at the end of December 2020. Like so many museums across the country, lack of adequate funding has made operations unsustainable. Comprehensive planning has been conducted to identify alternative outlets and partners to preserve the historical artifacts and collection items. Learn more: https://www.museumofdisabilit...y.org/informa/news-and-events/ The Museum of disABILITY History’s spirit will continue through community education and staff development at People Inc. The People Inc. Training Center for Human Service Excellence will continue to operate in the building’s space at 3826 Main Street, Buffalo, NY. We are truly thankful for the valuable participation of partners and supporters in this worthwhile effort to showcase inclusion and appreciate differences. For questions about the closing, information about collection/artifact items and details on discounted store merchandise, contact David Mack-Hardiman at [email protected] or 716.629.3606.

Looking for unique gifts? The Museum of disABILITY History online store has select books that are buy one/get one free and various merchandise has been discounted! You can also save an additional 20-percent off items by using the save20 discount code during the online checkout. This sale is only good to the end of December shop today for holiday gifts for family, friends or yourself! For questions or if you live locally and would like to arrange a curbside pick-up of merchandise, contact David Mack-Hardiman at [email protected] or 716.629.3606.

If you can, please consider giving to People Inc., our parent agency.

Sending good Thanksgiving wishes to everyone who celebrates - may it be safe and happy!

This year has been full of many unexpected challenges and difficulties. Yet, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for? Stay safe and well. #gratitude

Here’s a wonder-ful story from when Jason Smith created a tribute song for his idol Stevie Wonder! Learn more from The Buffalo News: https://tinyurl.com/yyy49fga View Jason’s tribute video: https://tinyurl.com/yy4g8atk