The Disability Rights Movement: Past, Present, and Future | Jenna Udenberg
In this episode of the Wheel With It Podcast, Devon Wieters sits down with disability advocate Jenna Udenberg to discuss the history and future of the disability rights movement. Together, they explore how disability advocacy has shaped laws, accessibility, and public understanding of disability, as well as the work still needed to ensure full inclusion for people with disabilities. This conversation highlights key moments in disability rights history and why the movement continues to evolve today.
disability rights movement, disability advocacy, accessibility, disability inclusion, ADA history, disability activism, disability podcast, accessibility policy, disability awareness
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Early School Experiences
01:11 Welcome to the Wheel With It Podcast
01:31 Meet Jenna: A Journey from Music Educator to Disability Advocate
03:08 Navigating School with a Disability
04:49 Challenges and Triumphs in High School
08:32 Founding Above and Beyond With You
17:19 The Impact of the Bush Fellowship
19:22 Honoring Disability Rights Activists
32:04 Conclusion and Social Media Plugs
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