Posted February 11, 2018 by Alice Wong Podcast
Ep 18: Accessibility and the ADA
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Today’s episode is about accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act with Lia Seth and Dara Baldwin. Lia shares her experiences navigating public spaces as person with an invisible disability and a recent experience at a music venue that shows what accessibility should be all about. Dara, a disability rights policy analyst, gives an overview of HR 620, the ADA Education & Reform Act of 2017, and what’s at stake for the disability community.
Please note: The status of the bill has changed since the recording of Dara’s interview. H.R.620 will go to a House floor vote on Thursday, February 15, 2018. See the links below on how you can protest and contact your elected representatives. The time is now, ya’ll!
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Related Links
Lia Seth. (October 17, 2017). Accessibility and the Kids Who Go to Shows. Medium.com
Cornerstone Berkeley Music Venue, Berkeley, CA
Lia Seth. (April 7, 2016). Accessibility in an Uberized World. Medium.com
Lia Seth. (September 20, 2012). Actually, I Am Disabled. KQED
H.R.620 Bill text and current status
Senator Tammy [...]