Throughline A.D.A. Now! (2020)
Nov 30, 2023
This podcast explores the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the discrimination faced by individuals with disabilities, the emergence of the disability rights movement, and personal stories of living with disabilities and fighting for equality.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Growing Up as a Black Child with Autism
02:21 • 2min
The Historical Discrimination Faced by Individuals with Disabilities
04:00 • 7min
Post-War Challenges and the Emergence of a Disability Movement
10:31 • 2min
Establishing a Program for Handicapped Individuals
12:08 • 2min
Overcoming Physical and Social Barriers
14:11 • 14min
The Foundation of the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
28:17 • 14min
Living with Brittle Bones Disease and ADA Benefits
42:15 • 2min
Super-Crip Stereotype and Special Education Hierarchy
44:30 • 14min