The Radical Life of Ed Roberts
Ed Roberts, known as the father of the independent living movement, was paralyzed by polio in his early teens.
Attending university in the 1960s was a revolutionary and complicated process for him due to structural hurdles.
Roberts pushed to win disabled people the resources to live in their communities, rather than in restrictive institutions.
- Independent living centers assist with finding personal aides
- Helping to sign up for affordable, accessible housing
His activism led to the development of independent living centers, guaranteeing personal freedom and agency to people who would once have been forced into dehumanizing circumstances.
A new book explores his revolutionary career.
Author's summary: Ed Roberts' life as a disabled activist.