QSAC joins the nation in mourning the loss of Judy Heumann. A champion for disability rights, Judy led the fight for civil rights for people with disabilities.
Judy Heumann, 1947-2023
Advocate for the Rights of People with Disabilities
QSAC joins the nation in mourning the loss of Judy Heumann. A champion for disability rights, Judy led the fight for civil rights for people with disabilities. From her earliest advocacy as a camper at Camp Jened to the halls of Congress and the White House, Judy impacted the lives of millions of Americans with disabilities and their families.
Her advocacy resulted in the passage of the Rehabilitation Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. We will remember Judy for her tireless efforts on behalf of people with disabilities across the United States and worldwide. Her legacy will continue to inspire us.