Rosa Parks. Harvey Milk. Cesar Chavez. These are names that stand out in the struggle to realize the promise of America, full equality for all its citizens. I would venture to say that there are few in this country unfamiliar with the impact these individuals had on our society. Most of us who hang out on these orange and white web pages would agree that their work is far from done, and are committed to carrying the baton they passed to us. Many of us were involved in "the movement" when these trailblazers were still among us. Others know their names only from legend or from history lessons. But what of Ed Roberts, Fred Fay, or others whose work served as a catalyst for what was to become a real and formidable disability rights and independent living movement. Neither should their names and work be forgotten, nor their goals left unachieved.
KosAbility is a community diary series posted at 5 PM ET every Sunday and Wednesday by volunteer diarists. This is a gathering place for people who are living with disabilities, who love someone with a disability, or who want to know more about the issues surrounding this topic. There are two parts to each diary. First, a volunteer diarist will offer their specific knowledge and insight about a topic they know intimately. Then, readers are invited to comment on what they've read and/or ask general questions about disabilities, share something they've learned, tell bad jokes, post photos, or rage about the unfairness of their situation. Our only rule is to be kind; trolls will be spayed or neutered.↧
