Episode 57 of the Keeping Things Alive Podcast features Laura’s conversation with Andrew Marcum. Andrew has a PhD in American Studies with a specialization in disability studies and the history of disability in the U.S. He teaches Disability Studies for the City University of New York as an adjunct professor, does consulting work around accessibility and disability rights, and works at the Center for Self Advocacy in Buffalo.

In this episode, Laura and Andrew talk about the history of disability rights in the U.S., the importance of public transit, accessibility, & more.

Here are the shownotes, with links to more information on what is discussed during Laura’s conversation with Andrew:

• KTA Episode 41: Holly Nowak
• City University of New York
• Center for Self Advocacy
• Disability Rights Movement
• Article about Willowbrook
• Architectural Barriers Act
• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Partnership for the Public Good
• Center for Disability Studies — University at Buffalo
• Western New York Developmental Disabilities State Operations and Offices
• Voice Buffalo
• Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities
• Alabama
• Troy University
• Dadaism
• Socialism
• Subway
• Iraq War
• Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice
• Albuquerque, NM
• Buffalo Transit Riders United
• Coalition for Economic Justice
• NY Assembly Bill A6168A
• U.S. Water Alliance Water Equity Taskforce
• PPG Report, Working Toward Equality, Updated: Race, Employment, and Public Transportation in Erie County
• Fight for $15
• Daemon College