Dylan Matthews, Dara Lind, and special guest Ari Ne’eman (@aneeman) fire up the Weeds Time Machine for a special episode on the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA was signed into law 32 years ago today, and while the legislation had a profound impact on almost every corner of American society, the bill wasn’t perfect. So hop into the Time Machine to learn about the history of the disability rights movement, how the ADA came to be, and what the movement is working toward today.
References:
What if Disability Rights Were for Everyone?
Opinion | A 'Safety Net' That's a Kafkaesque Mess
Watch Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution | Netflix Official Site
The Power of 504
Episode transcript
Hosts:
Dylan Matthews (@dylanmatt), senior correspondent, Vox
Dara Lind (@dlind), Weeds co-host, Vox
Credits:
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Libby Nelson, editorial adviser
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