Welcome to the virtual Museum of disABILITY History

This online wing of the Museum of disABILITY History complements our freestanding "bricks and mortar" Museum and our traveling exhibits.

The Museum of disABILITY History is dedicated to advancing the understanding, acceptance and independence of people with disabilities. The Museum's exhibits, collections, archives and educational programs create awareness and a platform for dialogue and discovery.

The Museum of disABILITY History is open Monday-Friday, 10:00AM – 4:00PM, or by appointment. The Museum is closed on holidays. Admission is Free. For Group Tours, please call to make an appointment. The Museum is located at 3826 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14226.

For more information, or to arrange a group tour of the Museum, please call our general information number: (716) 629-3626.  The Museum of disABILITY History is a project of People Inc. and is chartered by the New York State Department of Education Board of Regents. People Inc. exists so that individuals with disabling conditions or other special needs have the supports they need to participate and succeed in an accepting society.

Museum News

8/5/2010  We have moved to our new location!
We have moved to our new location, 3826 Main Street, Amherst, NY and will re-open with new exhibits and Museum Store on Friday, October 15th, 2010. Our new museum phone number is 716-629-3626.
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3/11/2010  New Exhibits!
Check out our newest exhibits:
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3/11/2010  We’re Moving!
People Inc has purchased a new home for our growing Museum. Our new building is located at 3826 Main Street in Buffalo (near UB South Campus) and will house our newly renovated museum, gift shop, and research library.
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3/1/2010  Curriculum is now available!
New York State Disability History Curriculum for grades K-12 is now available! Lesson plans, supplemental activities, bibliographies, and additional teacher resources are now available for download in the Teacher Resources section of our website.
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