Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act

Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act

2025
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"Access for Every Body"

Overview

Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act tells the emotional and dramatic story of the decades-long push for equality and accessibility that culminated in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. While curb cuts, ramps at building entrances, and braille on elevator buttons seem commonplace today, they were once the subject of a pitched battle that landed on the steps of Congress. Told through the voices of key participants and witnesses, the film highlights the determined people who literally put their bodies on the line to achieve their goal and change the lives of all Americans. A story of courage and perseverance, the film brings to life one of the great civil rights movements in American history, where ordinary people made their voices heard and Congress responded. A testament to the power of coalition building and bipartisan compromise, the passage of the ADA is a shining example of democracy in action.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
PBS American Experience Films
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date March 25, 2025
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Peter Dinklage
Peter Dinklage

Narrator

Key Crew

Jim LeBrecht
Director
Cameo George
Executive Producer
Hilary Klotz Steinman
Producer
Sarah Keeling
Producer
Chana Gazit
Producer
Chana Gazit
Writer

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