Disability Rights Activists Ray and Connie (Soucy) Uzeta on the 1977 Section 504 Occupation

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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.

Locale
1970s; San Francisco Bay Area
Date
Spring 2014
Format
mp4
Publisher
Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability
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7245

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