504 Sit-in Speech
Caption:
Judy Heumann delivers a speech during the 1977 504 Sit-In, advocating for the enforcement of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which aimed to end disability discrimination in federally funded programs.
Alt Text:
Black and white photograph of Judy Heumann speaking into a microphone. She wears glasses and has a pin-back button reading “Sign 504” on her puffy jacket.
Extended Description:
The torsos of four people standing behind Judy’s wheelchair are visible in this view. One person holds a wire and equipment, presumably for a television camera. Two of the four also wear “Sign 504” buttons pinned to the lapels of their suits. The wheel and armrest of another wheelchair edges into the photograph to the right.
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Credit
HolLynn D'Lil, Netflix
Location
San Francisco, CA
Medium
Film Still
Date
April 5, 1977