About this Event
Disability Representation in America, FDR, the Fight for the FDR Wheelchair Statue, and the Politics of Commemoration is part of 250+ at American, a campus-wide initiative marking our nation’s 250th anniversary through reflection, dialogue, and engagement.
Join us for a conversation that connects our work to this important moment.
Speakers include:
- Dr. Max Friedman as Moderator – Chair, History Department, American University;
- Dr. Mary Ellen Curtin – Professor, American Studies, American University;
- Jim Dickson – led grassroots campaign for FDR wheelchair statue; Co-Founder, FDR Memorial Legacy Committee; and retired Vice President, American Association of People with Disabilities;
- Katherine Greenstein, MA – AU Public History Alum & NPS AmeriCorps Member;
- Nila Morton, LMSW – Narrator of the documentary short FDR: Great Abilities, Youth Coordinator for Advocates for Justice and Education, disability activist, and social worker licensed in Maryland.
There will also be a screening of the 20 minute documentary FDR Great Abilities.
Location: American University, Constitution Hall, 3501 Nebraska Ave, NW, Washington, DC.
Time: 5:30. Reception to follow.
Other details: Paid parking available next to Constitution Hall.
The closest metro is Tenleytown. A wheelchair-accessible American University shuttle is available at the Tenleytown Metro Station.
The University is also reachable via WMATA bus.
ASL and CART services will be provided.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
3501 Nebraska Ave NW, 3501 Nebraska Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States
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