About the exhibition

Discover this remarkable, overlooked moment in U.S. history when people with disabilities demanded their rights. Known as the “Section 504 Sit-In,” the protest profoundly changed the lives of people with and without disabilities, and paved the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The “Patient No More” exhibition is an opportunity for all UCSF students, staff, and faculty to learn about this pivotal moment that led to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signed 35 years ago on July 26, 1990. Above all, this exhibition reminds all of us that disabilities are a source of creativity and innovation, not pity or tragedy. 

This exhibition is on view December 8, 2025 - February 1, 2026.

Location and hours

This exhibition is located at the Kalmanovitz Library, floor 3 (main floor).

• UCSF ID badge holders can view the exhibit 24/7
• Public visitors can view the exhibit Monday—Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.* 

*with the exception of winter break, December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026, and Presidents' Day, Monday, January 19, 2026.

Opening reception

The opening reception for the exhibit is Monday, December 8, 2025, 3 - 4:30 p.m. at the Kalmanovitz Library. Please register to attend.

UCSF welcomes all participants to our events. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event because of a disability, please contact Cecile.Puretz@ucsf.edu as soon as possible.

Credits

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. 

This exhibition is presented by the Office of Disability Access and Inclusion and the UCSF Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care. UCSF endeavors to create greater understanding and supports the exchange of diverse ideas on campus. Learn more about the exhibition on thee exhibition webpage.

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