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Judy Heumann, Disability Rights Activist Judith "Judy" Heumann is an activist, author, wife, and public speaker who has spent her lifetime fighting for the rights of people with disabilities. Her advocacy began at an early age, inspired in part by the ways that her mother fought to ensure that she had access to education and opportunities as a child. Judy’s career has included founding and leading disability rights organizations and serving in positions nationally and internationally, including as the Special Advisor for International Disability Rights at the US State Department and as the ...

Share this article Share this article nd annual . Kicking off April 27, 2021, the three-day virtual summit will bring together hundreds of health professionals, advocates, community members and caregivers to brainstorm a future for people with disabilities defined by access, inclusion and innovation. "Our annual Reeve Summit is the only venue of its kind that is specifically designed to connect families, advocates and experts from around the world to share experiences and shape the conversation surrounding disability issues," says Maggie Goldberg, Reeve Foundation President. "The Reeve Fou...

The books that brought writers like Roddy Doyle and Tana French comfort in 2020 Irish and Ireland-based writers, including Roddy Doyle, Sinéad Gleeson and Tana French, tell us about the books that soothed them this year. By Aoife Barry Wednesday 30 Dec 2020, 6:30 PM Dec 30th 2020, 6:30 PM 14,479 Views 2 Comments Image: Shutterstock/simona pilolla 2 Image: Shutterstock/simona pilolla 2 IN A YEAR where so much seemed strange and uncertain, b...

By Wendy Richmond As I write this column, I consider the built environment around me, and it is different from how it was six months ago. I’m not talking about the lines that are now on the floor to keep us six feet apart, or the boarded store windows, or the signs that say “Masks Required.” I’m talking about the way I am seeing public space. The ongoing global pandemic and social unrest permeate every perspective, outright or subconsciously. Before I enter an elevator, I check if anyone is inside. When I prepare for a six-hour car ride, I read a half dozen articles about how to safe...