Disability Representation in America, FDR, the fight for the FDR Wheelchair

Disability Representation in America, FDR, the Fight for the FDR Wheelchair Statue, and the Politics of Commemoration is part of 250+ at American, a campus-wide initiative marking our nation’s 250th anniversary through reflection, dialogue, and engagement.

Join us for a conversation that connects our work to this important moment.

Speakers include:

• Dr. Max Friedman as Moderator – Chair, History Department, American University;
• Dr. Mary Ellen Curtin – Professor, American Studies, American University;
• Jim Dickson – led grassroots campaign for FDR wheelchair statue; Co-Founder, FDR Memorial Legacy Committee; and retired Vice President, American Association of People with Disabilities;
• Katherine Greenstein, MA – AU Public History Alum & NPS AmeriCorps Member;
• Nila Morton, LMSW – Narrator of the documentary short FDR: Great Abilities, Youth Coordinator for Advocates for Justice and Education, disability activist, and social worker licensed in Maryland.

There will also be a screening of the 20 minute documentary FDR Great Abilities.

Location: American University, Constitution Hall, 3501 Nebraska Ave, NW, Washington, DC.

Time: 5:30. Reception to follow.

Other details: Paid parking available next to Constitution Hall.

The closest metro is Tenleytown. A wheelchair-accessible American University shuttle is available at the Tenleytown Metro Station.

The University is also reachable via WMATA bus.

ASL and CART services will be provided.

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