Ed Roberts (jan 23, 1939 – mar 14, 1995)
Description:
Ed Roberts entered the University of California at Berkeley the same time James went to the University of Mississippi. However there were no protesters, photographers, or police present, but Ed Roberts was making history, too. Ed has always loved school but found it very difficult to find a college that he could attend. There was no funding to help students with disabilities go to college, and no place where students who used wheelchairs could live. Ed and 11 of his friends began to organize and fight for their rights to go to college and get the help they needed.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 23, 1939
mar 14, 1995
~ 56 years