Sue Swenson of Washington, D.C., recounts her experiences in the Independent Living Movement.
Sue's career in disability advocacy began when her son Charlie was diagnosed with a disability 25 years ago. Since then, Swenson has served as a Kennedy Fellow in the US Senate, US commissioner for developmental disabilities, executive director of the Kennedy Foundation, and CEO of The Arc US. She currently works with the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities.
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This interview transcribed by Adriana Oropeza.
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