04/03/2026
In 1977, individuals with disabilities organized various protests to urge the signing of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The largest being at the San Francisco Federal Building in California. The 25-day sit-in began on April 5th and was led by individuals with disabilities, who received major support from the local LA chapter of the Black Panther Party.
This support, along with their determination, gained media attention, which helped to force the government to sign and implement Section 504, marking a significant triumph for the disability rights movement.
To learn more about the 504 sit-in of 1977, click here: https://ow.ly/NFS050YzrTP,