7 Black Activists Who Shaped Disability Rights Throughout history, Black activists — many of them women — have been central to advancing disability rights.

“#BlackHistoryMonth is a time to honor leaders and events that shaped the fight for equity in the U.S. At the same time, it’s a reminder of how deeply connected the #DisabilityRightsMovement is to the broader struggle for civil rights.” set-works.com/7-black-acti...

There needs be a #DisabilityRightsMovement worldwide that engages in civil disobedience.

35 years ago today, #President @GeorgeHWBush signed the #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct into law. An act made possible by activist #JudyHeumann who was the #MLK and the #RBG of the #DisabilityRightsMovement As well as #USSenator #LowellWeicker From my home state of #Connecticut.

Apple Making Film About Disability Rights Activist A feature film is in the works about a prominent activist known as the "mother of the disability rights movement."

A feature film is in the works about a prominent activist Judy Heumann who was instrumental in fighting for civil rights protections for people with disabilities.

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