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The 504 Sit-in: A Turning Point in Disability Rights
This chapter examines the historical importance of the 504 Sit-in of 1977, highlighting the disabled activists who protested for the implementation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. It reveals the contributions of various organizations, like the Black Panthers, and critiques simplified narratives of this pivotal moment in disability advocacy. The discussion emphasizes the transition from a medicalized view of disability to a social model focused on systemic barriers and civil rights.