Disability Rights in the United States: A History in Three Parts

The history of disability rights in the Unites States is as long as the history of the nation itself. Join this Zoom conversation to hear about three different eras in disability rights history: pre-Civil War, the early 20th century eugenics movement, and the modern disability rights movement. This program is part of the Museum's Permanent Exhibition Highlight Series. Guest speakers are:
-Dr. Nicole Belolan, Public Historian in Residence at Rutgers University-Camden
-Richard LaVallo, Legal Director for Disability Rights Texas
-Dr. Michael Rembis, Associate Professor of History and Director of the Center for Disability Studies at SUNY: University at Buffalo

Space is limited. Please register for one ticket per device used. Register online here. The conversation will take place on the online platform Zoom. A link to join will be sent to registered guests via email the day of the program.