Maureen Fitzgerald on the experience of being a 504 protester and non-disabled ally

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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.

Locale
1970s; San Francisco Bay Area
Date
Spring 2014
Format
mp4
Publisher
Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability
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4337

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