A Tribute to Judy Heumann (z"l) - The Mother of Disability Rights

Jewish Disability Services - Together, We Make An Impact Podcast by Adam Roth, M.B.A., M.Ed. & Rose Greenblatt, OTD, OTR/L

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A special tribute episode dedicated to the mother of the disability rights movement, Judith Heumann (z"l). Rose and Adam reflect on Judith's life, legacy, and impact. Judy is an internationally recognized leader in the disability rights community. She has been instrumental in the development and implementation of legislation, such as Section 504, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which have been advancing the inclusion of disabled people in the US and around the world and fighting to end discrimination against all those with disabilities.

To learn more about the life of Judith Heumann please visit https://judithheuman ... 

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