Maureen Fitzgerald on the experience of being a 504 protester and non-disabled ally (Updated over a year ago)

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In this oral history interview, Maureen Fitzgerald describes her experience with the 504 protest and the media involvement therein, and her work advocating for more universal use of sign language, navigating the complicated terrain of inclusion.

Tags: 504 protests , ada , american sign language , americans with disabilities act , dale dahl , deaf , deaf community , department of rehabilition , disability rights movement , independent living center , maureen fitzgerald , section 504

Added to Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability Collection on March 13, 2017.

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Information

  • Locale: 1970s; San Francisco Bay Area
  • Date: Spring 2014
  • Format: mp4
  • Publisher: Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability

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  • LON-01-33.mp4 (377.04 MB – MPEG4 video)
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  • Fitzgerald.vtt (64.63 KB – WebVTT file)

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