The Museum of disABILITY History

The Museum of disABILITY History is an educational institution devoted to documenting the experiences of people with disabilities from the 18th century to the present. Its collection includes exhibits, archives, and objects that tell personal stories and show how society has treated and understood disability over time.

Founded in 2003 by People Inc, a local service organization, the museum was created to preserve and share stories of people with disabilities. In 2011, it received official recognition through a Permanent Charter from the New York State Department of Education Board of Regents.

The museum explores disability as a natural part of human diversity and shows how people with different abilities lived their lives across different periods. Visitors can understand how their roles in families and communities shifted over time.

The museum now operates primarily as an online platform after closing its physical location in 2020. You can access exhibits and educational content through their website from any location.

The museum houses a rare 1963 Greaves Thundersley Invacar, the only known example in North America. This vehicle demonstrates how mobility solutions were specifically engineered for people with certain disabilities.

Location: Buffalo

Inception: 2003

Operator: People Inc

Website: http://museumofdisability.org

GPS coordinates: 42.96206,-78.80794

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05