The Birth of the Disability Rights Movement

Ed's Approach to Disability Rights Activism

The Lasting Impact of Ed Roberts

Ed Roberts is often called the father of the independent living movement, but many people have never heard his story. This week, I’m joined by Professor Scot Danforth, author of An Independent Man, to explore Ed’s life, from contracting polio at fourteen and living in an iron lung, to becoming a key figure in disability rights.

We talk about the moments that shaped his activism, the power of the Rolling Quads, the curb cut revolution, and why Ed’s ideas on independence and attitudes still matter today.

If you want to understand where disability pride and modern disability culture began, this conversation is a meaningful place to start.

Connect with Scot
University website: https://www.chapman.edu/our-faculty/scot-danforth.aspx

Buy the book: www.booktopia.com.au/an-independent-man-scot-edward-danforth

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Episode Transcript:
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Ed Roberts is often called the father of the independent living movement, but many people have never heard his story. This week, I&rsquo;m joined by Professor Scot Danforth, author of An Independent Man, to explore Ed&rsquo;s life, from contracting polio at fourteen and living in an iron lung, to becoming a key figure in disability rights.
We talk about the moments that shaped his activism, the power of the Rolling Quads, the curb cut revolution, and why Ed&rsquo;s ideas on independence and attitudes still matter today.
If you want to understand where disability pride and modern disability culture began, this conversation is a meaningful place to start.
Connect with Scot University website: <a href="https://www.chapman.edu/our-faculty/scot-danforth.aspx">https://www.chapman.edu/our-faculty/scot-danforth.aspx</a>
Buy the book: <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/an-independent-man-scot-edward-danforth/book/9780520412644.html?srsltid=AfmBOorfhww8JQL-2frWWK9I15CXIUhrAuw6ot3UZtgbWi1GiqPAveJ5">www.booktopia.com.au/an-independent-man-scot-edward-danforth</a>
Connect with Peta Hooke Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke" data-start="1672" data-end="1721">@petahooke</a> Website: <a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/" data-start="1733" data-end="1795">www.icantstandpodcast.com</a> Email: <a data-start="1805" data-end="1832">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>
Episode Transcript: <a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/" data-start="1862" data-end="1924">www.icantstandpodcast.com</a>

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.

Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy. Have a question?

Ask Peta on Instagram, contact her via the website or send her an email via icantstandpodcast@gmail.com 

 

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.
Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy.&nbsp;Have a question?
Ask Peta on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke/">Instagram</a>, contact her via the <a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com">website </a>or send her an email via <a href="mailto:icantstandpodcast@gmail.com">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability.

The I Can't Stand Podcast

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.

Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy. Have a question?

Ask Peta on Instagram, contact her via the website or send her an email via icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

From Iron Lung to Icon: Honouring Ed Roberts with Professor Scot Danforth

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