Jacobus tenBroek

Jacobus tenBroek was a prominent legal scholar and civil rights advocate who significantly contributed to the understanding of disability rights. He argued that disabilities are not just individual impairments but are shaped by societal barriers and discrimination. Through his work, especially in the disability rights movement, he emphasized the importance of equal access, legal protections, and societal inclusion for people with disabilities. His ideas helped shape policies and laws promoting civil rights and challenged societal attitudes that marginalized disabled individuals.