Change, Not Help: The Americans with Disabilities Act

"Change, Not Help: The Americans with Disabilities Act" tells the emotional and dramatic story of the decade-long struggle for equality and accessibility that led to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. While features such as curb cuts, ramps at building entrances, and braille on elevator buttons may seem commonplace today, once these features were the subject of an uphill battle that reached the very steps of Congress. The film tells the story of determined people who risked their bodies to achieve their goals through the voices of key participants and witnesses. A story of courage and perseverance, the film brings to life one of the great civil rights movements in American history, when ordinary people made their voices heard and Congress responded. A tribute to the power of coalition building and bipartisan compromise, the passage of the ADA is a shining example of democracy at work.

The film highlights the challenges faced by people with disabilities and encourages viewers to understand and find solutions to the challenges they face. The film was shot in the United States.