
Judy Heumann Legacy
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In memory of Judy Heumann, “the mother” of the Disability Rights Movement (1947-2023)
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President Donald J. Trump Judy Heumann Legacy IFES The Kennedy Center Vice President JD Vance Blair, President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance spoke movingly about the remarkable life of @JudithHeumann (1947-2023), “the Mother of the Disability Rights Movement,” whom IFES will honor on Oct 17 at the @KenCen. Learn more: ifes.org/events/2023-if…

Judy Heumann Legacy ‘s fight has ended but disabled people around the world continue to battle ableism, disablism, sanism, and intersecting oppressions. This #InternationalDayOfDisabledPersons remember/honor those who fought and #keepfighting. #IDPWD23



Today marks one year since the passing of Judy Heumann Legacy, the pioneering disability rights activist who taught us to demand what we believe in: a world where #PeopleWithDisabilities are agents of change and enjoy equal rights and dignity. hrw.org/news/2023/07/2…


Remembering Judy Heumann Legacy, who passed away on this day last year. Up until then, she never stopped being an activist. Kristen Joiner #DisabilityRights #WomensHistoryMonth buff.ly/3FoHE6a


“We already have the vehicle we need to make our society fair, to give everyone a voice, to protect and advance the rights of those who are marginalized...It’s our democracy.”—Judy Heumann Legacy w/ Kristen Joiner #WomensHistoryMonth beacon.org/Being-Heumann-…




We’ll never forget that time that Judy Heumann Legacy was on The Daily Show. Like Trevor Noah said, she fought for human rights and rights for people with disabilities with a passion. #WomensHistoryMonth #DisabilityRights buff.ly/3azv7v9



Judy is featured in this new documentary The Ride Ahead! Learn more at RideAheadFilm.com

New Department of State award honors the legacy of Judy Heumann Legacy - will recognize an employee’s outstanding accomplishment in furthering the Dept’s #accessibility, #DisabilityRights, and #inclusion goals state.gov/new-u-s-depart…

#TheRideAhead is dedicated to Judy Heumann Legacy, our late friend and mentor. We’re looking forward to sharing the film with Judy’s community in DC and bringing together a panel filled with people who were all connected to her. Join us at DC/DOX Festival on 6/15: dcdoxfest.com/films/the-ride…


We are celebrating #DisabilityPrideMonth with books from & about disabled writers, artists, & activists who have fought to create a more inclusive world, including Alice Wong 王美華, Andrew Leland, @JudithHeumann, Emily Ladau, John Hendrickson, Sara Nović, & more. penguinrandomhousehighereducation.com/2024/06/05/dis…

“It didn’t occur to me then to think it unusual that I joined in all the kids’ games in my wheelchair. Because there was never a question of whether or not I would play, too—we all figured out a way for me to do whatever everyone was doing.”—Judy Heumann Legacy #DisabilityPrideMonth
