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What Next - A Disability Rights Icon’s Long Legacy

What Next - A Disability Rights Icon’s Long Legacy

Judy Heumann changed the world for disabled people—and her mentees are the future of this on-going movement.

Slate Daily Feed · Slate

March 13, 202325m 30s

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Show Notes

Judy Heumann devoted her life to advocating for Americans with disabilities and was a fixture at protests, sit-ins, and activist meetings, eventually becoming a presidential advisor. After passing away at 75, her work continues through her friends and those she fought for. 


Guest: Sandy Ho, founder of Disability and Intersectionality Summit and disability policy researcher.


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