"The Key would not fit in one of these doors. Why? Because that was the key that took me out of Willowbrook." - Jerry
What was the real "key" that got Jerry out of Willowbrook? This episode offers us a lesson on the power of social roles when facing the many negative perceptions of disability. Our friend Jerry shares his story.
Credits:
Written, Narrated, and Produced by Andrew Oliver.
Email: andrew@doforone.org
Guest voices include Nicki and Jerry Robinson
Mentioned in this episode: https://wolfwolfensberger.com/
Music:
https://www.ottobotte.co/
Visit www.DoForOne.org/belongingtogether for more info.
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Turning Toward Love: Communion, Compassion, and Community
The Do For One Story 2: The Problem with Institutional Thinking
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