History

Black and white photo of young ADAPT activist Heath Montgomery being carried on the shoulders of personal care attendant Manny Corral. ADAPT activists rallied at the Housing and Urban Development offices in Washington, D.C. Infront of the group, are three activists holding up a blue shower curtain banner. ADAPT activists Nancy Salandra and one other activist sitting together. Group of ADAPT activists in blue shirts protesting in the capitol rotunda.

ADAPT has a long history of organizing and protesting to protect the rights of disabled people across the country.

To see more of our history, visit the ADAPT MUSEUM

The “I Was There” series is a compilation of firsthand accounts from ADAPT members over the span of two decades (1982-2007)!