Self advocates share
their perspectives

The self advocacy movement began in Scandinavia in 1969, and quickly spread to the United States. The movement brought people with developmental disabilities together to fight for their rights, including the right to be treated with dignity, to make their own decisions, to speak for themselves, and to live independently. Self-advocates continue to fight for the right to equal protection and recognition under the law.

Videos

Karen Loven discusses her rights with Judge Donovan Frank

Self-advocate, Karen Loven, discusses her rights with Judge Frank and expresses her hopes to educate others with disabilities of their rights; Judge Frank discusses what he has learned from Karen.

The Citizens’ Courthouse

Self-advocates share what they believe are their most important rights during a visit with Judge Frank, who then reflects on their visit.

Judge Frank on Chief Justice Roberts

The Need for Civic Engagement Including People with Disabilities.

Judge Frank’s Interest in Disability Justice

Judge Frank shares some background on his interest in disability issues.

Judge Frank: Getting Karen Loven on the CLE Panel

Judge Frank shares why it is important that a self advocate is part of continuing education for lawyers.

Judge Frank: Karen Loven’s Influence on Judges

Judge Frank shares the impact of judges hearing from a self advocate. The effects of this greatly interrupt assumptions and stereotypes.

Judge Frank: Martin Luther King, Aristotle, and Inclusion

Judge Frank reminds us that we cannot stay silent on these issues.