We Were There: U.S. Disability History

Two hours of information and context.  ListenDisability History Photo
Featuring:

  • Chris Gray, Blind Movement Archivist and advocate
  • Three Blind peopleMembers of the Disability Action Network – Youth (DANY)
  • Important Moments in Disability History
  • And much, much more…There is so much we don’t know~

Native Americans communicated across language barriers with Plains Indian Sign.

The template for our current Supplemental Social Security system was pioneered by early blind activists.

California’s ground-breaking law, the Lanterman Act, has enabled over 180,000 individuals to build lives outside institutions. 

WEB EXTRA  “How Exceptional Was The Time and The Place?” An essay by Eddie Ytuarte.

1948. Illinois becomes the first post-secondary institution to provide a support service program enabling students with disabilities to attend.

1948. Illinois becomes the first post-secondary institution to provide a support service program enabling students with disabilities to attend.

WEB EXTRA  Electronic Resources on Disability History Compiled by Sheela Gunn-Cushman.

Produced by Eddie Ytuarte, Sheela Gunn-Cushman and Adrienne Lauby. 

Original air date 11-23-13

 

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