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Judith E. Heumann Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Disability Rights: The American Experience

Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/ Before the ADA: Segregation and Exclusion Strong Parent Advocates Weak DPOs Segregated Education Institutions Discriminatory Laws Low Expectations Job Discrimination

Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/ The U.S. Today: A Nation Transformed "Thanks to the ADA, the places that comprise our shared American life -- schools, workplaces, movie theaters, courthouses, buses, baseball stadiums, national parks -- they truly belong to everyone." — President Obama Accessible Environment EducationEmployment Reasonable Modifications/ Accommodations TransportationHealthcare

Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/ How We Got Here: The U.S. Disability Rights Movement Video Clip from Lives Worth Living Video Clip from Lives Worth Living (2:36)

Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/ 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/ How We Got Here: U.S. Legislation Title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/ 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/ 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/ 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/ Challenges & Opportunities Maintaining Coalitions Employment Stigmatization Continued reform and implementation

Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/ Change is possible – you can make it happen.

Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor for International Disability Rights 10/1/ Judith E. Heumann Special Advisor for International Disability Rights