It's Our Story Project

It's Our Story" has collected over 1000 stories to free the voices of the disability community. Visit us at www.itsourstory.org

Here are a few I've chosen that show some of the work already done and address the work that still needs to be done.

Laura Hershey talks about the importance of doing this project.



via YouTube:

Marna Ares of Denver, Colorado speaks about advocating for a child with a disability and becoming an active member of the Denver disability community.

Marna became involved in disability issues through her son, who has a developmental disability. She has been involved in the parent organization Partners in Policy Making and currently works for the Developmental Disabilities Council of Colorado.




Belinda Stradley talks about the message sent to her in rehab in the '60's and her involvement in the Independent Living Movement and dealing with discrimination and segregation in college, housing and out in the community.