Disability Rights activist Kitty Cone on the 1977 Section 504 Occupation
About This Item
In this oral history interview, activist Kitty Cone details her experience as a participant in the 504 Occupation in 1977, where she was widely considered one of the lead organizers. She shares memories of all aspects of the protest, including the trip to Washington D.C, the press coverage, the community partners, and more.
- Publisher
- Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability
- Format
- mp4
- Date
- Spring 2014
- Locale
- 1970s; San Francisco Bay Area
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- 5683
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