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Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act—a major milestone in the fight for disability rights.
But the fight for justice continues. Thread on progress made, and promises not yet realized, as told by leaders in the disability rights movement. #ADA30
But the fight for justice continues. Thread on progress made, and promises not yet realized, as told by leaders in the disability rights movement. #ADA30
If you haven't yet watched 'Crip Camp'—you must. It tells the inspiring story of Camp Jened, a camp for people w/disabilities that operated from 1951-77. Coming at a pivotal moment in the disability rights movement—it helped create a generation of leaders. https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/26/health/crip-camp-americans-with-disabilities-act-wellness/index.html
One such leader: @judithheumann. In this piece she explains how the ADA has led to "the gain of dignity & self-worth for disabled persons." And she outlines that, for true inclusion, "we can’t just follow the letter of the law—we must embrace its spirit." https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/26/opinion/Americans-with-disabilities-act.html
One of the ways we can embrace the spirit of the ADA: through greater visibility & inclusion of people w/disabilities in decision-making.
@SFdirewolf makes "disability visibility" central to her work. For #ADA30 she shared this wonderful series of essays
https://twitter.com/SFdirewolf/status/1285197636232859651?s=20
@SFdirewolf makes "disability visibility" central to her work. For #ADA30 she shared this wonderful series of essays
https://twitter.com/SFdirewolf/status/1285197636232859651?s=20
In a must-read piece in the @nytimes, @Keah_Maria shares her love of fashion, her creation of the #disabledandcute hashtag, and calls for the fashion industry to recognize "disabled people want to be able to have freedom of self-expression through fashion." https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/26/style/functional-fashion.html
And @CarolineBinc writes that, while the ADA regulates the physical world fairly well, it "lags eons behind when it comes to digital accessibility."
She calls for legislation that updates the #ADA to ensure digital accessibility "is a right for everyone." https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/ada-turning-30-it-s-time-it-included-digital-accessibility-ncna1234860
She calls for legislation that updates the #ADA to ensure digital accessibility "is a right for everyone." https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/ada-turning-30-it-s-time-it-included-digital-accessibility-ncna1234860
Finally, @RebeccaCokley outlines systemic barriers that still prevent true equality & justice for people w/disabilities. She points out policies that actively "exacerbate entrenched disparities," & calls for leaders who understand this basic truth. #ADA30 https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/07/9923121/ada-american-disabilities-act-money-coronavirus
