This page highlights some of the many individuals with disabilities that have done tremendous work in the area of disability rights. Their voices should not only be included but be at the forefront of the movement. The best part of my DEx experience was being able to hear personal stories of individuals with disabilities, and it is these stories that were the driving force for this DEx project.
Disabled activist, writer, editor, media maker, and consultant. Founder and director of Disability Visibility Project.
First student with significant disabilities to attend UC Berkeley. Founder of UC's Physically Disabled Students Program. Leader in independent living and disability rights movement.
Co-founder of "Opening Doors" a disability information and counseling center. A key advocate for disability legislation including Section 503 and 504 of Rehabilitation Act, IDEA, and ADA.
Influential in independent living movement. Educator, researcher, and disability activist. Regarded as "chief architect of American Disabilities Act".