Empowerment
Empowerment was a major theme for the march. The day was about celebrating independence and pride. It was also about the new legal power granted to disabled people and the strength that comes from being part of a proud community.
Top photo: March organizer, Jerry Nuzzi (front), during a demonstration earlier that summer. Kipp Watson, co-founder with Jerry of the 504 Democratic Club, is on the left and organized the first march in 1992. U.S. News & World Report, June 14, 1993
Date: Jun 14, 1993
Image Description: A black and white newspaper clipping by Andrew Savulich showing a dense crowd of activists protesting in the street. In the center, a man with a beard and glasses shouts passionately while holding up a fist. Surround marchers hold signs with slogans like “HIRE THE DISABLED” and “BUDGET NOT WAR!”
Date: Jul 25, 1993
Image Description: A high-angle color photograph capturing a crowd of activists gathered outside an urban building. In the center of the frame, a protester holds aloft a vibrant yellow poster board sign with bold, black lettering that says “ACCESS YES! BIGOTRY NO!”