Ally Karen Parker on the 1977 Section 504 Occupation (Updated over a year ago)

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In this oral history interview, Disability Rights activist Karen Parker discusses her involvement in the 1977 Section 504 protests. She focuses on the day-to-day life aspects of the protests, such as food, entertainment, and drug use. She recalls being particularly impressed by the support of other community groups, such as the Black Panthers and unions.

Tags: 1977 , 504 protests , ally , black panthers , civil rights , disability activism , disability rights movement , female protesters , gray panthers , karen parker , rehabilitation act of 1973 , section 504 , unions

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

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Information

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

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  • LON-01-34.mp4 (485.02 MB – MPEG4 video)
  • LON-01-34.png (480.39 KB – PNG image)
  • Parker.vtt (88.87 KB – WebVTT file)

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