Bob Dole, the ADA, and the power of collective activism

About this episode

This episode discusses the significance of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the activism that led to its passage, highlighting Bob Dole's role in the process.

Signed 35 years ago this month, the Americans with Disabilities Act was the world’s first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities — guaranteeing equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, and more. But as Mackenzie Martin reports, it likely wouldn't have passed without relentless grassroots activism, or the advocacy of Kansas Republican Bob Dole. This episode of A People's History of Kansas City was reported, produced, and mixed by Mackenzie Martin, with editing by Suzanne Hogan and Gabe Rosenberg. Support this podcast by becoming a KCUR member!: https://kcurwebdonate.umkc.edu/alleg/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=F13SOCIAL&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=8cudlVFocLfjxn40cNGmMa1gzMC6uhq5nDjkJobrCdg%3d See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mackenzie Martin, Suzanne Hogan

Topics covered

• Americans with Disabilities Act
• civil rights
• grassroots activism
• Bob Dole

Keywords

• disabilities
• advocacy
• Kansas
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: A People's History of Kansas City

Places: Kansas

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