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One Woman Making Disability History—for Decades

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Judy H wearing a red sweater and smiling and finishing up her TedTalks speech. She is on set
Judith Heumann on set during her Ted Talk (smiling, wearing a red sweater).

No history of the ADA is complete without the mention of trailblazers, particularly Judith Heumann, author of a new book on her lifelong advocacy, a primer on how to get into good trouble. Heumann is also featured in CripCamp, the fearless and funny history of a summer camp for kids with disabilities in the 1970s that led to lifelong friendships and activism. Barack and Michele Obama produced the documentary. Here are a few of our favorite links to her work, including her new book, Netflix documentary, and a terrific Ted Talk and a brand-new profile of her in the New York Times.   See scenes that hit the cutting room floor, just released, here.

Dig This: Ancient Greek Temples May Have Had Disability Ramps

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rendering of ancient pyramid buildings
image courtesy of Livescience.com

The most reasonable explanation for ramps is that they were intended to help mobility-impaired visitors access the spaces that they needed to experience religious healing. The Greeks built these spaces for disabled people so that their target visitors could access them.  Read more, here.

30 Accessible Tips to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the ADA

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three people having drinks at the bar of a hotel. one has a prosthetic leg all are wearing casual sportswear

Seyfarth, a prominent Washington firm, has a series of three videos, each only a few minutes in length, that illustrate 30 tips to help improve accessibility. Find them, here.

Founder’s Note: How We’re Celebrating the ADA at 30

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A Black man holds an American flag out behind him with both hands. He is in a wheelchair. He is wearing a black shirt.
photo courtesy RTC Nevada

Getting over the crappy horror of Covid-19, we expect marketers will want to make the world better for all. In the future, our work will have purpose and business motivation baked into its model. The world got a warp-speed technical update during the pandemic—and that will continue in the recovery phase, too. It’s a movement for the future that will generate revenue and build opportunity. You’ll find this issue packed with links to learn more superstars like the author of Being Heumann and star of Crip Camp, plus actionable ideas and content from industry insiders. —Jake Steinman, Founder, TravelAbility Summit

To learn and share more information with colleagues about the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), we are sharing the link to their FAQ.

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