The American Experience of Disability Rights by Judith E. Heumann
Explore the journey of disability rights in America, from segregation and exclusion to a transformed nation post the ADA. Learn about the U.S. disability rights movement, legislation like the ADA, and the crucial role of government in implementation. Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights, shares insights on the progress made and challenges overcome in achieving equality and inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
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Disability Rights: The American Experience Judith E. Heumann Special Advisor for International Disability Rights
Before the ADA: Segregation and Exclusion Discriminatory Laws Strong Parent Advocates Institutions Low Expectations Segregated Education Job Discrimination Weak DPOs Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/2015 2
The U.S. Today: A Nation Transformed "Thanks to the ADA, the places that "Thanks to the ADA, the places that comprise our shared American life comprise our shared American life -- -- schools, workplaces, movie theaters, schools, workplaces, movie theaters, courthouses, buses, baseball courthouses, buses, baseball stadiums, national parks stadiums, national parks -- -- they truly belong to everyone." belong to everyone." Transportation Healthcare they truly President Obama President Obama Reasonable Modifications/ Accommodations Accessible Environment Education Employment Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/2015 3
How We Got Here: The U.S. Disability Rights Movement Video Clip from Lives Worth Living (2:36) Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/2015 4
How We Got Here: The U.S. Disability Rights Movement Organizing movement Negotiations & Community Organizing Protests & sit-ins Public Awareness Working with Government Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/2015 5
How We Got Here: U.S. Legislation Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/2015 6
How We Got Here: Implementation: Role of Government Government Consultation with DPOs Clear regulations on implementation Education and training Technical Assistance Integration of disability throughout policy and practices Senator Tom Harkin Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/2015 7
How We Got Here: Implementation: Role of Civil Society Knowing Your Rights Advocacy healthy tension Enforcement Complaints, Mediation, and Lawsuits Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/2015 8
Government Leading by Example Appointment of Key Positions Model Employer Key Leadership Public Support Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/2015 9
Challenges & Opportunities Maintaining Coalitions Employment Stigmatization Continued reform and implementation Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/2015 10
Change is possible you can make it happen. Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/2015 11
Judith E. Heumann Special Advisor for International Disability Rights HeumannJE@state.gov Facebook/SAHeumann @IntDisability Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/2015 12
