The Chicago Disability History Exhibit
Exploring the history of disability in Chicago, the Chicago Disability History Exhibit is the first historically based effort to document the many roles of disabled people and their allies as meaningful participants in the city's social, cultural, and economic life. Portraying disability as a product of social relations between different bodies, environments, and public belief systems, the installation is organized by key historical themes including: early settlement, public health, institutionalization, segregated schooling, transportation, rehabilitation, arts and music, political activism, university life, advocacy, and international disability perspectives.
Made possible by the inspiration, dedication and hard work of David Mitchell and Sharon Snyder, the exhibit includes posters, timelines, photos, and many artifacts such as a cane of FDR's, a prototype of the first Metra lift and arrest warrants for disability rights pioneers.
The exhibit is done by, for, and about people with disabilities. All of the public is invited to attend.
For more information, or to visit the exhibit, contact Daisy Feidt at Access Living.
The Chicago Disability History Exhibit
Access Living
115 West Chicago, 4th Floor
Chicago,
IL 60610
