[NFBSF] FYI

[Lisa Irving]

The Greatest 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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