Transcript: Peter Bisbecos Interview

Government Services

Visual Disability

Advocacy

“What I learned is that I had to prove myself constantly, that people with very good intentions just didn’t think I was capable of doing things because of my vision. They wanted to protect me,” says Peter Bisbecos talking about his school experience. Using the motivation to stand on his own, Peter pursued his dream to become a lawyer.

Working in the Marion County prosecutor’s office, one of Peter’s first responsibilities was making sure Indianapolis' public bus transportation complied with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). After working in the prosecutor’s office and city government, Peter was selected to direct the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) in 2005. Under his tenure, Indiana became the first state to create a statewide crisis management system.

Peter has been involved in the disability arena off and on for over 20 years. In his interview, Peter discusses the ADA and its effect on physical access to buildings. He also describes what he sees for the future of the service delivery system and the impact on families. Peter was interviewed in 2012.

Indiana Disability History Project

2012-12-04

Peter Bisbecos - Interviewee

Philip Stafford - Interviewer

Peggy Holtz - Interviewer

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Peter Bisbecos, December 4, 2012, interview 036-mi, transcript, Indiana Disability History Project, Center on Aging and Community, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Bloomington, IN, http://indianadisabilityhistory.org

Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis

1970 - 2012