Lydia Lost All Her Rights as a Single Woman Under Guardianship

In 18 24, lydia sent a petition to the court of common pleas asking to be released from guardianship. She argued that she was now restored to her reason and soundness of mind. The court heard testimony from at least 24 men and women in thes small community of east bradford. Their testimonies were extraordinary details, extraordinarily detailed. And so i have one example from amos worthington. Imus going to read it to you. Her con conduct and conversation has been much same as any other person in the ordinary walks of life. In addition to abelism, we have this history of disability rights activism. In the early united states, disabled americans challenged these