[nabs-l] Lives Worth Living disability documentary to air on PBS

[Jedi]

Think there's something wrong with my L key. Sorry folks.

Respectfully Submitted

Original message:
> Dr. tenBroek wrote "The Right to ive in the World and the aw of Torts,"
> a document chalenging the concept of contributory neglegence, the idea
> that a blind or otherwise disabled person should stay at home lest the
> get hurt; a bind or otherwise disabled person who ventures out into the
> world is considered neglectful if they got hurt.

> Respectfully,
> Jedi

> Original message:
>> Chris,

>> I hadn't heard of Ed Roberts either until I was invited to speak for a
>> panel on disability awareness a while ago. They showed an interview with
>> Roberts from the 60's or 70's; I believe it was an old 60 Minutes
>> interview. I was surprised to learn how much this guy accomplished.

>> Roberts also established the first independent living centers in this
>> country. He believed any person with a disability can have independence
>> and we have every right to demand that independence.

>> It's interesting how many of you have coined Dr. Tembroek as the father
>> of the disability rights movement because Ed Roberts is often referred
>> to as the same. I've done no detailed research on the topic or either
>> man, but I think we need to be a bit more open when discussing the
>> disability rights movement. A lot of people and various disabilities
>> belong to this movement. Blindness is of course important to us, and we
>> want the equality and accommodations necessary to be a successful person
>> who is blind, but we also should realize that the Federation and it's
>> founding fathers are not the end-all-be-all in the disabled community.
>> When it comes to blindness, the Federation has probably done the most
>> positive work, but other people and entities exist who share similar
>> goals and philosophies towards disability.

>> Roberts was referred to as a "cripple," and because of his disability,
>> high schools and colleges didn't want to allow him to graduate or even
>> enroll. His disability was considered too severe to accomplish
>> requirements necessary for school, and in the long run, many believed it
>> wasn't worth it for a person with such a "severe" disability because
>> he'd never be able to truly participate in society.

>> He fought to achieve higher education, and to receive the accommodations
>> necessary to accomplish this goal. This is why, upon his acceptance to
>> UC Berkley, he pioneered what has become the disability services
>> department most colleges now have. In terms of services for blind
>> students, I've heard mixed thoughts. Some have had a great experience,
>> and others not so much. Not having attended Berkley myself, I can't form
>> an opinion, but I can say that apparently Ed Roberts did a lot that has
>> helped a lot of disabled students achieve higher education.

>> Roberts also helped create the World Institute on Disability, an
>> organization dedicated to changing life for disabled people that's led
>> by disabled people. Here's its mission statement: The mission of the
>> World Institute on Disability (WID) in communities and nations worldwide
>> is to eliminate barriers to full social integration and increase
>> employment, economic security and healthcare for persons living with
>> disabilities. WID creates innovative programs and tools, conducts
>> research, public education, training and advocacy campaigns; and
>> provides technical assistance.

>> Hmmm... Who does this sound like? Familiar?

>> I think we need to open our eyes and learn to work with other
>> organizations sharing our goals and missions. We do have specific needs
>> each respective group pushes individually, but we have a lot in common,
>> and perhaps working together on more efforts, truly working together,
>> would give us a louder voice to make change.

>> It's a big world and the Federation isn't the only organization pushing
>> progressive, total independence.

>> For any interested, here's a link to WID's website: http://www.wid.org/

>> Sincerely,
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Read my blog at:
>> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/

>> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
>> The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan

>> Message: 6
>> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:21:18 -0400
>> From: Chris Nusbaum <dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com>
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing
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>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Lives Worth Living disability rights documentary
>>         airs    onPBS
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>> Hi Bridgit,

>> I just learned something! I'd never heard of Ed Roberts until
>> now! So, if you think about it, although Roberts wasn't blind
>> himself nor was he involved in the Federation (or any other
>> blindness organization for that matter,) he did something for us
>> by fighting for the right of people with disabilities to travel
>> on airplanes (which the Federation also fought for,) and by
>> fighting for accomodations to be provided at universities, which
>> many of us on this very list are reeping the benefits of every
>> day.

>> Chris


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