disabled rights

Judith Heumann, special advisor for International Disability Rights at the U.S. Department of State, sits at a table and speaks at the opening session of the China-U.S. Coordination Meeting on Disability in Beijing.

The late Judith Heumann on her 50-year fight for disability rights

March 10, 2023 Current Events, History

Judith Heumann joined us to discuss her life’s work, the lawsuits and sit-ins that changed history for people with disabilities, and what it means to rebel against entrenched norms and win.

There are still ways to expand on the ADA

January 4, 2023 Health, Politics

Ben Mattlin is a journalist who is also disabled, and he joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss the progress the disabled community has made to raise awareness about opportunities for increased access.

Judith Heumann On Her 50-Year Fight For Disability Rights

June 17, 2021 Current Events, History

Judith Heumann joins us to discuss her life’s work, the lawsuits and sit-ins that changed history for people with disabilities, and what it means to rebel against entrenched norms and win.