By TED
Four decades ago, Judith Heumann helped to lead a groundbreaking protest called the Section 504 sit-in — in which disabled-rights activists occupied a federal building for almost a month, demanding greater accessibility for all. In this personal, inspiring talk, Heumann tells the stories behind the protest — and reminds us that, 40 years on, there’s still work left to do.
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- Author: TED
- Source: https://www.ted.com/playlists/668/the_power_of_protest
- Organisation: TED
- Location: US
- Release Date: 2017
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