[New-York-News] Coming up tomorrow, in person and online: The Biggest Obstacle Film Screening and Producer Q&A

[Chancey Fleet]

The Biggest Obstacle: Film Screening and Discussion

In-person and Online

Tuesday October 19, 4:00 – 6:45 PM

New York City disability rights activists have been fighting for a fully

accessible transit system and full compliance with the Americans with

Disabilities Act for 30 years. Jessica Murray, a researcher and disability

rights activist, investigates accessibility in the New York City Transit

System over a two year period wherein she progresses from a vocal activist

to a person of actual influence and import in the system, all while under

the shadow of her own imminent decline into disability. People with a

variety of disabilities discuss and demonstrate their experiences with the

transit system and their activism to fight for their rights. They

participate in numerous protests, court cases and press conferences,

pressing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to comply with the

ADA and make the system fully accessible. New York City Transit President

Andy Byford, in an exclusive interview and ride-along, discusses his work

to improve accessibility and the drama of his relationship with New York

State Governor Cuomo, who effectively controls the MTA.

Join us for a screening of the film and a discussion moderated by Nefertiti
Matos with the documentary’s Director/Producer Gearóid Dolan, , and
Associate Director Jessica

Murray.

To register, please use the link below. You’re welcome to attend in person
at the Andrew Heiskell Library, 40 West 20th St in Manhattan; or online via
Zoom. Registration is required for everyone.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHzIqz8bIMhmy61U8_wzZggGHuSwcOTEF-ohtSFoqmplqfzQ/viewform

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Chancey S. Fleet
Assistive Technology Coordinator
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
(212) 621-0627
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