Welcome back to failure to Thrive…
This episode features a description of the principles, processes, purposes , and protests connected to section 504 of the Rehab. Act of 1973. We discuss how the select, connect, infect, and collect formula can be seen in this advocacy effort.
The episode promotes the notion that disability rights efforts have historically featured the youth and "new" advocates. We wrap up the episode by talking about how featuring Mike Beers at a programming or performing event can be beneficial. In short, how can Mike help you this critical time.
Links described in the show .
These two inks highlight the conditions at a "school" where people with disabilities were warehoused and shut away from other students, any specific training etc. The link collection also contains a video of "the Power of 504. The video presents highlights of an advocacy effort. Willow Brook, 1972
https://youtu.be/5F7CrMAwCw4?si=-HwHKeH9_2AsauPD
The Power of 504.
https://youtu.be/52XqupjXHIM?si=IMidOwejIQtzBqgD