January 23 in California is Ed Roberts Day. It is a day set aside for the disability community, and all people, to learn more about and celebrate the life and legacy of Ed Roberts, an instrumental figure in the disability rights movement. Explore how he championed for equal rights and accessibility, leaving a profound impact that resonates to this day.
Read MoreBeing part of the disability community, specifically the Disability Rights Movement, makes me proud of our history and leaders. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of trailblazing and pioneering men and women who gave so much of themselves for the betterment of us all at a tremendous personal sacrifice. My list of 10 is just a mere drop in the bucket. But ten is better than none.
Read MoreThanks to legislation passed in California mandating that students learn about disability history in school, future generations will know who Ed Roberts was and the significant contribution he made to the disability rights movement. Of course, we in the disability community are very familiar with Roberts and how he made history.
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