StoryCorps The Way I Am
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Jul 29, 2025 Celebrating 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the podcast dives into powerful narratives of resilience and love. Hear Judy's pivotal role in the disability rights movement alongside Isaiah's inspiring journey overcoming societal prejudices. A heartfelt mother-daughter conversation reflects on the complexities of love and challenges in motherhood. Intimate dialogues between parents and children reveal the emotional intricacies shaped by disability. Finally, a father-son chat explores pride and legacy, inviting listeners to share their own stories.
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Accessibility Reframes Society, Not Individuals
- The Americans with Disabilities Act reframed accessibility as a societal design issue, not individual accommodation.
- StoryCorps highlights voices that communicate differently to show the law's broader cultural impact.
Personal Cases Built A Movement
- Individual discrimination cases revealed systemic barriers and built momentum for legal change.
- Judy Heumann turned personal letters about discrimination into organized activism and policy wins like the ADA.
Refusing A Denial Changed A Career
- Judy Heumann sued after being denied a teaching license because of a medical exam and won access to work.
- That court case became the first federal disability rights lawsuit and launched her activism.