Separate But Equal is Not Equal

August 5, 2020

In 1976, I began the first civil rights lawsuit that required universities and colleges to admit people with disabilities. The case was settled in California, in 1979, but it set a precedent that took effect across the country. Here’s an inspiring article about disability rights in those days. Just wish I had known I was part of a movement, and not acting on my own.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/22/us/504-sit-in-disability-rights.html?smid=tw-share