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Championing Independence: The Journey of Ed Roberts
This chapter chronicles the inspiring life of Ed Roberts, a polio survivor and pivotal figure in the disability rights movement. It highlights his determination to achieve independence despite physical challenges, his innovative adaptations for college life at Berkeley, and the activism of disabled students during the 1960s. Through personal anecdotes, the chapter showcases the struggle for self-determination and the quest for societal acceptance among individuals with disabilities.
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