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Activism of Accessibility
Throughout history there have been many important people who have helped advocate disability accessibility. Here are a few impact makers
Judith Heumann
Ed Roberts
Johnnie Lacy
Judith Ellen “Judy” Heumann was an American disability rights activist, known as the “Mother of the Disability Rights Movement”. She was recognized internationally as a leader in the disability community.
Was the first wheelchair user to attend the University of California, Berkeley. He was a pioneering leader of the disability rights movement.
Was a Black civil rights pioneer and an activist for the Independent Living Movement.
Bessie Blount
Alice Wong
Patty Moore
Was an innovator and disability advocate; she was primarily credited for making the first form of assistive technology for soldiers in World War II whose wounds prevented them from being able to feed themselves.
She founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project, an online community that fosters and amplifies disability media and culture
Designed more than 300 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Environments for healthcare facilities throughout North America, Europe, China and Japan
Brad Lomax
A member of the Black Panther Party and a disability rights activist who helped lead the 504 Sit-in in San Francisco.
Activism groups today:
The Florida Disability Access and Awareness Foundation :
“The Florida Disability Access and Awareness Foundation creates media to promote empathy and empowerment for the disability community. Our ultimate goal is to help create a more inclusive society where those with physical and intellectual challenges are treated with respect, and their needs are understood and accommodated. We find new ways to take on disability perceptions in the society. We want to change attitudes by developing apps, games and media with purpose, heart and meaning. We believe in the power of the human experience, the inspiration of the story. Technology and humanity hand in hand.”
National Idustires For The Blind:
“The IDPWD isn’t just about celebrating all that people with disabilities have accomplished, it is also about society coming together to address the marginalization of people with disabilities and working to address the gaps that still remain. IDPWD looks to a brighter future, where people with disabilities are treated as full and equal members of society in every country around the world and businesses, organizations, and individuals work to level the playing field for their peers with disabilities by providing accommodations that empower them to reach their full potential.”
The American Association of People with Disabilities:
“The American Association of People with Disabilities works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities.
As a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for over 60 million Americans with disabilities. We do this by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation.”
