Giving Compass' Take:

• Activist Judith Heumann talks about the progress that has been made for disabled people's rights — and how there is still a long way to go.

• Heumann remembers a time when protests were needed to make sure hiring practices were equitable. Are orgs doing enough today to make sure people with disabilities have enough employment opportunities?

• Here's an example of a successful business that makes hiring disabled people a central value: John's Crazy Socks.

Four decades ago, Judith Heumann helped to lead a groundbreaking protest called the Section 504 sit-in — in which disabled-rights activists occupied a federal building for almost a month, demanding greater accessibility for all. In this personal, inspiring talk, Heumann tells the stories behind the — and reminds us that, 40 years on, there's still work left to do.

Watch the full video featuring Judith Heumann discussing disability rights from TED.