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September 16, 2026
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Disability in the Public Square | From Camp Companions to Civil Rights Activists

Disability in the Public Square | From Camp Companions to Civil Rights Activists John reflects on disability history after re-watching the documentary, Crip Camp. He discusses how Camp Jened gave young people with disabilities the opportunity to make friends, increase their independence, and provide a sense of belonging that helped inspire disability-rights activism, including the fight for equality and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Robinson connects this history to his own childhood, when he was
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September 18, 2026
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Disability in the Public Square | Why Section 508 Exists, abli.ai, and Beta testing

Disability in the Public Square | Why Section 508 Exists, abli.ai, and Beta Testing What happens when you can’t see the words on a page, hear the lyrics in a song, or navigate a website? You’re not missing convenience- you’re missing information. That’s why Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act exists: to require accessible digital information for everyone, including people with disabilities. From websites and PDFs to mobile apps and government systems, accessibility means information
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September 21, 2026
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Disability in the Public Square | Reflecting on Get Off Your Knees: The John Robinson Story

Disability in the Public Square | Reflecting on Get Off Your Knees: The John Robinson Story In this episode of Disability in the Public Square, John Robinson reflects on the documentary Get Off Your Knees: The John Robinson Story and the unexpected way it changed his life. What began with a conversation about climbing Mount Jo became a powerful opportunity to reflect on family, disability, perseverance, and achievement. Eighteen years later, John looks back on
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October 15, 2026
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Disability in the Public Square | DREAM, Politics and Real Outcomes

Disability in the Public Square | DREAM, Politics and Real Outcomes Disability rights belong in every election conversation. In this episode of Disability in the Public Square, John Robinson discusses his thoughts on the candidates, disability employment, healthcare, and representation ahead of the midterm elections. He examines how candidates address disability policy and why decisions about the ADA, Social Security, healthcare, and employment opportunities have real consequences for people with disabilities. His message is simple:
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