Judy Heumann: Mother of ADA

Judy Heumann, a pioneering disability rights activist, faced discrimination from a young age due to polio. Despite challenges, she became the first wheelchair-using teacher in New York after a legal battle. Heumann led national protests, co-founded the World Institute on Disability, and played a key role in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Her efforts transformed societal views on disability rights, making her a significant figure in the movement.

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