Ologies with Alie Ward Disability Sociology (DISABILITY PRIDE) with Guinevere Chambers
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Jul 3, 2024 
Guest Guinevere Chambers, a Disability Sociologist, discusses Disability Pride Month, historical perspective on disability rights, challenges of eugenics, misuse of disability accommodations, invisible illnesses, supporting caregivers, and navigating invisible disabilities.
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Diversity of Disability
- Disability is a diverse community with varied experiences, making it hard to fully represent.
- Many disabilities are invisible, leading to misunderstandings and lack of awareness.
ADA and Advocacy
- The ADA was a significant milestone but more progress is needed for disability rights.
- Advocacy and legal protections are crucial for the disabled community's equal access and opportunities.
Capitol Crawl
- The disability rights movement of the 1960s/70s involved protests like the Capitol Crawl.
- This demonstration of disabled activists climbing the Capitol steps helped push for the ADA's passage.