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Lives Worth Living Documentary
11/02/2011 | Requests *Summary
The Public Broadcasting System (PBS) is premiering the documentary film about the history of the decades-long struggle for equal rights for people with disabilities. The film tells the story of the disability rights movement in America, which began after WWII when disabled veterans returned home; and culminated in 1990 with the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The website has an Interactive Timeline of the Disability Rights Movement, a talk back section, and footage from the film.
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Keywords
ADA
Topic
Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Olmstead, Physical Disabilities
Type/Tool
Audio / Video recordings, Links / Websites
Source
PBS
State
All States/Territories
Date Created
11/02/2011
Contact
HCBS Administrator
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