10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of disability rights movements
10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of disability rights movements
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The disability rights movement began in the 1960s in the United States and Western Europe.
In 1975, the Disability Education Law was passed in the United States, which provided equal access to children with disabilities.
In the 1980s, the disability rights movement developed rapidly throughout the world, including in Indonesia.
In 1990, the Disability Rights Law was passed in the United States, which provided legal protection against discrimination against people with disabilities.
In 2006, the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities was approved and adopted by 156 countries.
The Disability Rights Movement has fought for accessibility, equality of rights, and inclusion for people with disabilities.
Some famous figures involved in the disability rights movement including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Ed Roberts, and Judy Heumann.
Disability Rights Movement has influenced policies in many countries, including renewal of laws and regulations that eliminate discrimination and fight for people's rights with disabilities.
In 2019, there were more than one billion people worldwide who lived with disabilities.
Although there is still a lot of work to be done, the disability rights movement has achieved significant progress in fighting for people's rights with disabilities and improving their quality of life.
