Commemorating 30 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act | NowThis

[@AshleyPfuntner]

As a disabled person myself, I’m almost embarrassed I didn’t know this history. Thank you so much for sharing and educating! I’m passing it on so more can learn!

[@kaithleen3872]

don't be embarrassed, we live in one of the richest yet dumbest countries, it's not you!! and at least we have youtube :,)

[@in-self-sabotage-mode]

The footage of everyone crawling up the steps of the Capitol gets me every time. Just heartbreaking they even had to do that when the people in power could’ve just listened.

[@silverhawkscape2677]

They needed a lot of convincing.

[@emilyraven4899]

I truly thank those before me. 504 and the ADA gave me a life that I deserve , one where I’m allowed accommodations. I thank these ppl with my whole life

[@paulhoskin3286]

It doesn't matter what disability anyone has they should all be treated the same as everyone else with respect

[@megaminecraft1404]

Acid Trip no they don't

[@thelaniakean]

Acid Trip what do you want us to do, then?

[@pineapplesandbass2442]

@Acid Trip why are you so cruel? We don't ask to be disabled. It isn't our faults. We are doing the best we can to survive. Some of our lives are already hard and people like you come around and make it harder? Why not spread love and peace, why be hateful and bitter. If you hate us, stay off videos about us

[@Brendaglam24]

I hated myself with disability I’m too uncomfortable to tell people about it

[@AnthonyTusler]

Congratulations to Lawrence Carter Long and the Ford Foundation for a wonderful explanation of disability rights. We’ve made progress, we’re making progress, and we have ways to go.

[@tylerhackner9731]

As someone born with cerebral palsy, thank you President Bush Sr. and the millions of activists who made this happen! 🙏🏽

[@justincrackedatfortnite4926]

Acid Trip, you’re soo edgy

[@spanishrose213]

@Acid Trip ...It means , you're a pendejo 😂😂😂

[@kaithleen3872]

solidarity is such a beautiful thing, we are all we have

[@handofgod9386]

This was incredible to learn. Thank you for uploading it.

[@markharrisllb]

My wife and I both have disabilities. We met whilst volunteering at the Disabled Peoples Organisation here in the UK where I now work. We are passionate about the social model of disabilities and independent living. It’s been a journey of a thousand years since the first church alms, let’s hope it’s not another thousand before we full and true integration. Gosh that slope looked terrifying! I presume there are stairs and lifts also available.

[@kaiburian]

It's great that we've come so far but that doesn't mean that we can stop building inclusivity.

[@silverhawkscape2677]

They next step is excluding white people to create safe spaces for people of color.

[@KristiBranstetter]

The history that has never been taught! It NEEDS to be heard!

[@shimmer4771]

I had cancer when I was 3 then turned 4. I received disability back in 2001 and 2002. I had no idea. Thank you! ❤

[@Darbobski]

Almost no funding is attached to the ADA. To make it work, we need to take it more seriously. Try creating an effective 504 plan for a child who does not qualify for Special Education and then tell the parents and teachers that we can only do things that don't cost anything.

[@jsaffelo]

Thank you so much for producing and sharing this. I work with people who have IDDs. We do not call them clients, patients or even residents. We refer to those we support, as People Supported by our entire organization. Advocacy is a DUTY we must all share in support of self determination and self direction. Inclusion, Access and Opportunity for ALL.

[@myatypicalworld]

Truly Peaceful Protest!

[@allisondraper3442]

Fabulous video! The main speaker was captivating.

[@SS081985]

I know that even 2 person, who are highly educated, married together, but also have a child who is disabled... So...This is not a GENE matter, Not a choice... So we should give everyone anyone the same opportunity that anyone, everyone have....

[@judyhelen1122]

Thank you Judy Heumann

[@esmeraldaxochitlflores9931]

Important history lesson and also to understand that much more can and should be done.

[@bykfilms5896]

Hi! This is very informative content. Thank you so much for sharing it! You guys also found amazing archival footage. I'm specifically looking for archival footage about the Americans with Disabilities Act. Could you provide the sources for the footage from 6:51 to 9:00? I saw the archive footage credits, but there are so many listed.

[@justboredhelpme195]

As someone who has a 504 plan, i never knew the great history behind my ability to get these life saving accommodations

[@heavenfly7776]

and life saving they are. these brave people fought for us. i could cry

[@hornsby618]

this history needs to be taught and advertised. the way that this video has a small amount of views and this history is virtually not taught

[@Davey-TheDJ]

That was a Disability Act of 1962 why are we not celebrating that one

[@barb227]

Disabled are still in 2024 are second class and nothing has change.

[@amiatanamedmichelle5539]

Beautiful video. I’m upset that, at least during my public education, we were taught about African American civil rights movements and womens suffrage, but not LGBT and disabled civil rights movements. They deserve that attention in textbooks too.

[@lalruatdikavarte7943]

Nice video keep up the good videos.

[@justsomeoneelse5942]

Wow!

[@andrewlim2425]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@airlinena]

👍🏻🧔🏻

[@Snookyboo]

Disability is too broad of a term and many people who just have a unique kind of personality are seen as disabled. People who are more included just get an ego boost being around someone who is seen as disabled but compassion is too taxing for them

[@aswanson3341]

​@34t5h1t "well, autistic people don't inconvenience ME enough for me to believe they could struggle in day to day life"

[@paulettem6682]

The original into law of disability act was in 1974...Research it....i just hate to see misinformation..when we are not in touch with history...laws...constitution...current affairs..famous people and places...

[@AnthonyTusler]

Paulette Matarrita That’s what the video says-passed in 1974, but not enacted until the sit-in in 1977.

[@paulettem6682]

Anthony Tusler. I am aware of it...the title that i am seeing state "Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 30" This title is confusing and misleading..

[@beckerlegjames]

I’m concerned with the possibility of Trump being re-elected and the GOP pushing Amy Coney Barrett on the Supreme Court that some of the ADA could be in jeopardy. And I say this as someone who is high functioning autistic.

[@valerieannrumpf4151]

I would be more concerned about what the Biden administration is doing to low income Americans with disabilities especially in sanctuary cities where illegal ailens are being favored over low income Americans in terms of healthcare, jobs , housing and social services.

[@cattree1784]

Im sorry yall but why he sounds like kermit omg 😭

[@thelaniakean]

Acid Trip you’re right, that’s why we are making building more accessible to them so they don’t have to struggle to get up the stairs, that way they will get in the way less

[@kas_xo]

I realize that this is 3 years late, but you watched a video about discrimination and then proceeded to make fun of a man's voice. 😐 I hope that you've changed since this comment.

[@Soxy_Scout]

On god

[@frosty7986]

First

[@Boston_spotter_]

:(

[@exidor-1685]

By your own words these fights have been won. It is easy to say you are fighting racism when it was nearly wiped out. My parents and teachers would not commit to the metric system, but they said not to treat anyone differently this was the seventies. I went to school all over the U.S. 70s-80s race did not usually come up unless a grown up did so. The A.D.A. is great legislation. Are you going to tell me that we have to still improve on it to that I say no enough. The left you sit in the car like an angry spoiled child then cry you are not included.

[@theangryquad3127]

BINGO!

[@CompleteInJesus]

I am a conservative Christian. My care would cost over 100k a year out of pocket. Yet to qualify for help covering it, assets of myself AND husband need to stay unreasonably low to pay for care for me to do simple things like eat. In public bathrooms, I have to be laid on a baby changing station for my caregiver to pull my pants down. I do not fly because there is a huge risk that my wheelchair will be damaged then I'll be bedridden for who knows how long until it is fixed. Yes, there is STILL work to be done.