The Radical Life of Ed Roberts
A new book explores the revolutionary career of disabled activist Ed Roberts, known as the father of the independent living movement.
Attending university in the 1960s was a complicated process for Roberts, who was paralyzed by polio in his early teens. Despite the structural hurdles, he pushed to win disabled people the resources to live in their communities.
- Helping people find personal aides
- Signing them up for affordable, accessible housing
His activism led to the development of independent living centers, guaranteeing personal freedom and agency to people who would once have been forced into dehumanizing circumstances.
Roberts began pushing as a young man to win disabled people the resources to live in their communities, rather than in restrictive and often brutal institutions.
Author's summary: Ed Roberts' life and activism paved the way for independent living.
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