May 2025
We Demand Access
Ed Roberts is remembered as the father of the independent living movement. After contracting polio, he fought not only for his own right to attend college but for broader accessibility in education and society. His advocacy redefined independence for people with disabilities and laid the groundwork for disability rights activism worldwide. In designing this poster, I used vivid colors and strong typography to mirror his resilience and groundbreaking vision. The composition emphasizes both his individuality and the movement he helped ignite, inspiring viewers to see accessibility as a collective fight for freedom.
This piece honors Lois Curtis, a disability rights activist whose fight in the landmark Supreme Court case Olmstead v. L.C. secured the right for people with disabilities to live within their communities rather than institutions. Her courage reshaped U.S. disability law and gave countless people the chance at fuller, freer lives. I designed this poster to center her joy and humanity, using vibrant gradients and bold typography to reflect both her strength and optimism. The speech bubble frames her words as living, urgent, and personal—reminding us that accessibility is not optional, but essential.
Helen Keller is often remembered for overcoming personal challenges, but her legacy is far greater—she was a fierce disability rights advocate, writer, and activist who fought for women’s suffrage, workers’ rights, and social justice. Through this poster, I wanted to honor her activism and reframe her image as a radical voice for change. I used high-contrast gradients to modernize her portrait and placed her words in a thought bubble to make her voice feel immediate and relevant today. The design invites viewers to see Keller not only as a historic figure, but as a reminder that advocacy is timeless.
Judy Heumann is often called the ‘mother of the disability rights movement.’ From organizing the historic 504 Sit-In to helping shape the Americans with Disabilities Act, her leadership transformed policy and culture. In this design, I wanted to highlight her strength as both a strategist and a community builder. The bold gradient symbolizes the energy of protest and progress, while the speech bubble reflects her role in amplifying collective voices. By placing her portrait at the center, the poster reminds viewers that lasting change begins with people willing to demand it.