Accessibility pioneers

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  • A review of the incredible life of Judith Heumann

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    Judith Heumann is a disability activist, who has been a pioneer in the U.S. disability rights movements since the 1970’s. Through stewardship, collaboration, a shrewdness, Judith has been able to enact several inclusive policy changes including the Americans Disabilities Act of 1990.

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  • A review of the incredible life of Bob Casey

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    Senator Bob Casey is a disability activist in the United States, leading change from his Senator position he’s had for nearly three decades. Advocating for fair treatment, access, and inclusion among populations, Senator Casey has stewarded policy changes that allows persons with disabilities more financial security and independence with the ABLE account.

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  • Vic Finkelstein - Founder of the British Disability Rights Movement

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    Vic Finkelstein is a global disability rights pioneer. Leveraging in his experiences from anti-apartheid movements in his home country of South Africa, Vic deployed successful campaigns, programming, and policy changes to aid the U.K’s progressive disability rights movement. He’s best known for the creation of the social model of disability.

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