Ally Karen Parker on the 1977 Section 504 Occupation
About This Item
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.
- Publisher
- Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability
- Format
- mp4
- Date
- Spring 2014
- Locale
- 1970s; San Francisco Bay Area
- Views
- 2948
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