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Talking Headways Podcast: Ed Roberts, Curb Cuts and the Origins of the Disability Movement

This week we’re joined by Professor Scot Danforth of Chapman University to discuss his book An Independent Man: Ed Roberts and the Fight for Disability Rights. We chat about the origins of the disability movement, and creating access for all.
Talking Headways Podcast: Ed Roberts, Curb Cuts and the Origins of the Disability Movement

This week we’re joined by Professor Scot Danforth of Chapman University to discuss his book An Independent Man: Ed Roberts and the Fight for Disability Rights. We chat about the origins of the disability movement, and creating access for all.

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