Disability Rights & Design – Insights from Judy Heumann (Season 3, Episode 3)

By: Janet Roche & Carolyn Robbins Hosted By: Janet Roche Edited by: Andrew Parrella Guest: Judy Heumann Judy Heumann is here! Judy Heumann is here!  Inclusive Designers Podcast is very excited to share our inspiring interview with THE Judy Heumann… celebrated civil rights activist, advocate, and rolling warrior.  She has been called “the mother of the disability rights movement” and “an activist who doesn’t take crap, never did.” Judy is best known for leading the charge of disabled activists that sparked the creation of Section 504 and the ADA. IDP talks to Judy about her lifelong struggle to overcome discrimination, and what designers need to know to make changes that benefit both disabled and non-disabled people. And yes, Janet even asks her (way in advance) to meet in person in 2023 to celebrate as the ‘Rehabilitation Act of 1973’ turns 50! Guest: Judy Heumann- is a lifelong advocate for the rights of disabled people. She has been instrumental in the development and implementation of legislation, such as Section 504, the Individuals with Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Her memoir,“Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist,” was published in 2020. She is also featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary, Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution. Judy produces a podcast called The Heumann Perspective, which features a variety of members from the disability community. – References: • Website: www.judithheumann.com • Podcast: The Heumann Perspective Podcast • Books: ‘Being Huemann‘; ‘Rolling Warrior‘ • TED Talk- ‘Our fight for disability rights– and why we’re not done yet’ • Documentary Film: Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution • Washington Post article: She’s considered the mother of disability rights — and she’s a ‘badass’ • Rehabilitation Act of 1973 / Section 504 • The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol • ADA.gov • Universal Design • Yannick Benjamin/Contento NYC; – IDP Episode: Serving Up Inclusive Design • BROOKLYN! Transcript: Disability Rights and Design – Insights from...