Disability Rights Activists Ray and Connie (Soucy) Uzeta on the 1977 Section 504 Occupation (Updated over a year ago)

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In this oral history interview, protesters Ray and Connie (Soucy) Uzeta, who fell in love as a result of their involvement in the 504 protests, discuss their involvement in the 504 Sit-in. The pair, now married, met at the Sit-in and have continued careers in disability activism since. As Director of the Center for Independent Living in San Francisco at the time, Ray explains the initial goals for Section 504 regulations, and that no one anticipated the duration of the Sit-in. During the protest, Connie coordinated the medical team, including medical care, medications, and much needed shower equipment. They recall "some of the best parties [they've] ever had," as well as the diversity among the protesters. Both continued involvement as disability activists after the protest and encourage young people to keep fighting.

Tags: 1977 , 504 protests , accd , ada , american coalition of citizens with disabilities , americans with disabilities act , black panthers , california association of the physically handicapped , caph , carter administration , center for independent living , cil , civil rights , connie soucy uzeta , curb cutout , disability , disability activism , disability rights movement , ed roberts , female protestors , gary gills , george moscone , health education and welfare , hew , independent living center , joe alito , judy heumann , kitty cone , latino , linda gills , ray uzeta , rehabilitation act of 1973 , san francisco federal building , section 504

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

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

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