Remembering Judy Heumann, Disability Rights Icon
Judith “Judy” Heumann (1947-2023)
Disability Rights Advocate Judith “Judy” Heumann, who was instrumental in securing landmark education-related laws and regulations that expanded accessibility for students and people with disabilities, died at age 75 in Washington, D.C., on March 4th. Few individuals in the disability rights and justice movement had the impact of Judy Heumann, known as the “Mother of the Disability Rights Movement.”
The Southeast ADA Center and the Burton Blatt Institute have gathered a list of memorials and remembrances of Judy, as well as links to past collaborations with her, including her Section 504 at 50 interview and her guest episodes on the ADA Live! podcast.
Judy’s impact on the world will inspire generations to come.
- Obituary and Memorial Service
- Southeast ADA Center Interviews with Judy Heumann
- Tributes to Judy Heumann
Other Stories About Judy Heumann