A Conversation with Judy Heumann – Resources

Guest: Judy Heumann, Disability Rights Advocate, Author
Host: Peter Blanck, Ph.D., J.D., Chairman, Burton Blatt Institute, University Professor, Syracuse University
Recording Date: June 2, 2022
Archive: A conversation with Judy Heumann

Contents

About the 504@50 Podcast Series

504@50 is a special interview series created in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In the series, we speak with leaders of the disability rights movement who advance the cause of equal rights through their tireless work.
The 504@50 Series is produced by the Southeast ADA Center, the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University and in collaboration with the Disability Inclusive Employment Policy Rehabilitation Research and Training Center. Check out the Section 504@50 website at section504at50.org

About This Episode

Respected disability rights activist Judy Heumann and Dr. Peter Blanck discuss her experience of growing from a young disabled woman advocating for her rights to becoming a pioneer in the disability rights movement. She reflects on the political ideas and causes that were the roots of disability rights activism that began in the 1960’s, and how the era of bipartisanship has dwindled. She provides insight on how we can move forward when progress is more difficult to achieve compared to decades ago.
Ms. Heumann urges people with disabilities to continue advocating for themselves and one another, although it is more complicated than it has been in the past. She says that the disability rights movement needs to continue to evolve, whether by expanding in relation to the disability community or by engaging more people and embracing its growing diversity.

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Judy Heumann: Her Life and Work

Learn More about Judy Heumann and Disability Rights History

Listen to Judy on these ADA Live Podcasts and check out more resources.
Note: You can access all ADA Live! episodes with archived audio, accessible transcripts, and resources at ADAlive.org. Listen on the SoundCloud ADA Live! channel at soundcloud.com/adalive.

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Visit the Section 504@50 website at: section504at50.org
The 504@50 Series is produced by the Southeast ADA Center, the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, and in collaboration with the Disability Inclusive Employment Policy Rehabilitation Research and Training Center.