Delaney Hall, executive producer and guest host, welcomes Ed Roberts, a trailblazing figure in the disability rights movement known for his advocacy on behalf of accessibility. They discuss the crucial role of curb cuts, originally overlooked, which transformed urban mobility for wheelchair users. Ed shares his inspiring journey from a polio survivor to an activist, highlighting pivotal protests and the impact of designs benefiting everyone. The conversation also touches on the 'curb cut effect' and the evolution of universal design principles in improving community spaces.