October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Winona Public Library will host the traveling exhibit, INCLUDE, from September 28th to October 22nd. In addition to the exhibit, the Winona Public Library will, also, host a popup book club discussing Rolling Warrior: The Incredible Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution by Judith Heumann with Kristen Joiner on Thursday, October 22nd at 4:30PM in the Library’s Meeting Room. Attendees must register and will receive a free copy of the book.
About INCLUDE
Through historical images and stories, the INCLUDE exhibit explores the history of disability rights in Minnesota and the ongoing movement toward independence and inclusion. The exhibit highlights the dramatic changes in opportunities and rights for people with disabilities, from a time in the early 1900s when individuals with disabilities were often excluded from public life and rarely documented, to today’s expanding access to education, employment, voting, and community engagement. Created by the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, the INCLUDE Exhibit invites viewers to reflect on the progress that has been made and the work that continues to build a more inclusive society.
