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Disability Independence Day

Disability Independence Day

Disability Independence Day explores the history of the disability rights movement, focusing on the milestones, individuals, and organizations that paved the way.

Introduction

Six disability rights activists stand side by side in NYC, holding a large banner featuring a Martin Luther King Jr. quote about justice.

Defining Disability Rights

Two people holding a wide white banner as a crowd marches down a city street.

Behind The Scenes

Man with a beard and sunglasses signing to a woman outdoors beside a rally banner.

Access

A black and white news photo of a passionate crowd of disability rights protesters shouting and raising their fists.

Empowerment

A young girl climbs into a rented wheelchair

Generational Change

Two people wearing matching baseball caps lean over a table outdoors, writing on large poster boards with markers.

Identity

A huge crowd of protesters fill the street, which is lined with tall buildings and trees.

Inclusion

A group of activists stands side-by-side across a city street during a historic march.

Political Power

A marcher walks down a New York City street holding a sign

Pride

Two women in wheelchairs dance together on a wide, wooden outdoor stage during a rally.

Representation

Two similar shots of women in wheelchairs from behind with protest signs on the back of their chairs.

Solidarity

A yellow flyer written in Spanish

Coalition Building

A man stands in front of a colorful, large cardboard sign in vibrant pink, blue, and purple letters.

ADA35

A printout of the proclamation, featuring icons of hands performing sign language

Proclamation

Three t-shirts in a gallery space on mannequins

T-shirts worn at the march

Platform

Telecommunication Position Paper

Trump Tower Press Release