Additional Resources

disability History

Interested in learning more about disability history? Check out the resources below.

Disclaimer: Though the selections listed here focus more on disability history within the context of the United States, it's also a good idea to seek out diverse perspectives from around the world.

Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution

This stunning documentary takes a look into the Disability Rights movement. I absolutely cannot recommend this film enough. You can watch the full documentary on YouTube or Netflix.

Captions and Audio Descriptions are available!

A Disability History of the United States by Kim E. Nielson

This book provides a great overview of varying perceptions of disability throughout the course of American History.

Protests for Section 504

Did you know that in 1977, a group of disabled protestors held one of the longest sit-ins in American history in a fight for rights? Check out the linked article to learn more.

Capital Crawl

In 1990, protestors with mobility impairments set aside their canes, crutches, wheelchairs, and other devices to crawl up the steps of the Capitol Hill to advocate for the Americans with Disabilities Act. The youngest demonstrator at that event was only eight years old. Check out the linked article to learn more.

Blurry photo of protestors climbing steps of Capital Hill

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Disability Pride

Stella Young's well-known Ted Talk, "I'm Not Your Inspiration, Thank You Very Much" describes a common issue narratives surrounding disability.

More accessibility Resources

Tips for Videos

This guide created by Rooted in Rights provides additional tips on making videos accessible