I have a very important question

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Who fought for our rights in society?

Like for disabilities compensation :thinking:

Who ever it is they really understand us.

What we go through

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Here are some of the key figures who fought for disability rights:

  • Judy Heumann: Known as the “Mother of the Disability Rights Movement,” Heumann was instrumental in the 1977 Section 504 sit-in, which led to the creation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, a landmark law protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination.

  • Justin Dart: Often called the “Godfather of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),” Dart traveled extensively to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities and played a crucial role in the passage of the ADA in 1990.

  • Ed Roberts: A quadriplegic, Roberts was a pioneer in the disability rights movement, co-founding the Center for Independent Living and advocating for accessible education and employment opportunities.

  • Harriet McBryde Johnson: A lawyer and disability rights activist, Johnson challenged societal attitudes towards disability and fought for the rights of people with disabilities to live independently.

  • Lizzie Velasquez: Born with a rare condition that prevents her from gaining weight, Velasquez is a motivational speaker and advocate for body positivity and disability rights.

These are just a few of the many individuals who have made significant contributions to the disability rights movement. Their work has helped to improve the lives of people with disabilities and to create a more inclusive society.

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IN USA it was President Roosevelt

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act, establishing a program of permanent assistance for adults with disabilities.

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A person who had, in my opinion, a tremendous positive impact regarding the rights of people with developmental disabilities and psychiatric disorders was Geraldo Rivera.

In 1972, Rivera, who was working for a local tv station in New York, was able to infiltrate a so-called school for people with mental illness and developmental disabilities with a hidden camera.

For the first time, the public saw the atrocities that were being committed against these people. The public reacted with horror. It really was a watershed moment for the rights of the mentally ill.

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Quite often the people who had no rights.

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Well done legends and heroes !:pray:t4::love_you_gesture:t4::pray:t4::two_hearts:

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