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Rallying for Rights: The 504 Sit-Ins
This chapter explores the historical context and significance of the disability rights movement's sit-ins, particularly the pivotal protests in 1977 advocating for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. It details the activists' strategic alliances, including support from the Black Panther Party, and the harsh challenges they faced during their prolonged occupation of a federal building. The narrative underscores the long-term impact of these efforts on civil rights and the development of disability policy in America.