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ADA Signing Day Video (Disabilty Rights)
« on: August 16, 2010, 10:32:28 AM »

Offline Prof. Clutch

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Hey everyone,
so for the last year and a half I've been working with a small film company on a documentary about the history of the American Disability Rights Movement.  July 26th was the 20th anniversary of the signing of the ADA (the Americans with Disabilities Act) which stands as one of the most important and overlooked civil rights laws in the history of our country.  It guaranteed the right for individuals with disabilities to participate freely and equally in society.  It was such an important event that 4,000 people gathered on the lawn of the White House to witness it be signed into law (making it the largest group in the history of our country to ever witness a signing ceremony.)  In honor of the 20th anniversary I put together a very short video that tells the story of that day.  It features some of the most important disability rights activists and politicians who were responsible for making the bill a reality.  I just realized now that I had forgotten to share it here and think maybe some of you will enjoy it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ieH8FE9Dhw
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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2010, 12:52:01 PM »

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Great piece PC. It's crazy to think how long it tool for this to happen, but amazing the impact it has had on our society.

Thanks for doing this, and sharing.
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Quote from: Redz on August 16, 2010, 12:52:01 PM
Great piece PC. It's crazy to think how long it tool for this to happen, but amazing the impact it has had on our society.

Thanks for doing this, and sharing.

Thanks Redz, I really appreciate the feedback.  The road to the signing of the ADA was a really long, arduous, and amazing journey.  This law changed the landscape of the U.S. and played a instrumental role in jump starting the U.N.'s adoption of similar legislation.  I truly believe It's quietly and humbly changed the world.

TP Redz.  And I'll give a TP to anyone who can tell me the name of the movies that the music in this video is from.
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Professor Clutch, thank you so much for bringing this to my attention.  Wonderful.  I will write you later with my thoughts. 
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« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2010, 11:05:29 AM »

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Quote from: thirstyboots18 on August 16, 2010, 05:25:15 PM
Professor Clutch, thank you so much for bringing this to my attention.  Wonderful.  I will write you later with my thoughts. 

Thanks TB, I appreciate it!  TP.
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