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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 54 MIN

Let's Get To Work: Disability and Employment Policy: A Conversation with Lex Frieden

from ADALive! · host Southeast ADA Center

Lex Frieden, a pioneering disability rights activist, shares his journey from the car accident that left him paralyzed to his pivotal role in shaping disability employment policy. He recounts his struggles with accessibility and education, leading to his advocacy for the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In his interview with Peter Blanck, Chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, Frieden highlights the importance of public and private sector collaboration and emphasizes the need for continued education and advocacy to ensure equal opportunities for people with disabilities.

Lex Frieden, a pioneering disability rights activist, shares his journey from the car accident that left him paralyzed to his pivotal role in shaping disability employment policy. He recounts his struggles with accessibility and education, leading to his advocacy for the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In his interview with Peter Blanck, Chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, Frieden highlights the importance of public and private sector collaboration and emphasizes the need for continued education and advocacy to ensure equal opportunities for people with disabilities.

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