FAQ

 

What is patient no more?

We welcome you to visit the traveling exhibit Patient No More in Greensboro to learn about a remarkable moment in U.S. history. In April 1977, more than 100 people with and without disabilities occupied the Federal Building in San Francisco for twenty six days to secure civil rights for people with disabilities.

These advocates particularly wished for Health, Education, and Welfare Department’s Joseph Califano to sign off on the Rehabilitation Act’s Section 504 without any changes. This law essentially asserts that the federal government and those with federal monetary support cannot discriminate based on disability. The protest pushed lawmakers to act and launched a national disability rights movement.

what did uncg create or contribute?

Along with programming around the installation, UNCG’s 2020 Public History graduates crafted additional components to the Longmore Institute’s traveling exhibit. We did this with the intention of furthering exploration of disability history and activism, both on local and national scales. The added components are:

  • A timeline of national and North Carolina activism and historical events

  • Examinations of local perspectives through InFocus Advocacy photographs and resources

  • Panels and a video centered on occupying space as a form of protest

how accessible is the exhibit? what accommodations are available to guests?

For Individuals who are Hard of Sight: There are braille binders and MP3 players available for guests to enjoy Paul Longmore’s traveling exhibit. For more detailed descriptions of the additional components, please sign up for a group tour.

For Individuals who are Hard of Hearing: Paul Longmore’s traveling exhibit includes videos with close captions. ASL Interpretation available at the Opening and Discussion Panel events.

For Individuals with Mobility Assistance Technology: While part of the exhibit is on the lower floor, there is an elevator available for use. Spacing between panels and other areas are easily maneuvered with wide throughways.

For more questions, please email us at uncgpnm@gmail.com

how long will the exhibit be open? What is its schedule?

The exhibit is open November 7 through December 4, Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. Please see the events calendar for more details.

Exhibit is unavailable November 14 - 15 and over the Thanksgiving holiday.

where was patient no more originally created?

Patient No More: People with Disabilities Securing Civil Rights is presented by the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability at San Francisco State University, made possible with support from California Humanities, and traveled by Exhibit Envoy. Learn more about the exhibit and the history of the 504 protests at patientnomore.org  

Any other questions?

Please feel free to contact us via email. There is a contact form available on our home page and our contact page.