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4 unusual facts about Disability rights movement


Paul K. Longmore

Paul K. Longmore (July 10, 1946 – August 9, 2010) was a professor of history, an author, and notable disability activist who taught at San Francisco State.

Sim Van der Ryn

Van der Ryn was appointed California State Architect in the administration of Governor Jerry Brown, during which time he developed the United States' first government-initiated energy efficient office building program and led adoption of energy standards and disability access standards for all construction in California.

The Ship Who Searched

The Ship Who Searched is the specific reference for "The Future Imperfect" by disability rights advocate Sarah Einstein, a critique of the Brain & Brawn Ship series representing science fiction and modern convention in general.

Western Center

In 1992, the Western Center was the subject of a lawsuit brought by disability advocates against the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare; the lawsuit resulted in a settlement that permitted the state to move residents to community-based facilities.



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