Kitty Cone, diagnosed with muscular dystrophy in 1959, faced profound challenges growing up in a society that marginalized those with disabilities. Expelled from Mount Vernon Seminary for trying to assert her independence, Cone encountered systemic discrimination that extended to schools and businesses. Despite these obstacles, her resilience shaped her into a fierce advocate for disability rights. Her activism gained momentum as she participated in pivotal events leading to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which aimed to eliminate discrimination against people with disabilities, although full enforcement took years amid government delays.
At the Mount Vernon Seminary, Kitty Cone faced humiliation and discrimination due to her disability, leading her on a path to become a prominent disability rights activist.
As a gay woman in a wheelchair, Cone never surrendered her expectations or humanity, fighting against a society that sought to disregard people like her.
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