Stephanie Thomas talks about the history of disability rights advocacy

This session featured Stephanie Thomas, a disability rights activist and longtime ADAPT organizer, who discussed the history of the disability rights movement. She highlighted key advocacy efforts that led to important victories such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Olmstead decision, and expanded community-based services. The presentation emphasized how activism, protests, legal action, and policy advocacy helped advance disability rights and accessibility in the United States. Host: Marysia Lopez Speaker: Stephanie Thomas