“She’s considered the mother of disability rights – and she’s a ‘badass’” The Washington Post Calling her the ‘mother of disability rights,’ and a ‘badass’ only scratches the surface of Judy Heumann's accomplishments; she was both of those things and far more. She passed away yesterday at the age of 75. The impacts she had … Continue reading Judy Heumann (1947-2023)
Category: Disabled History Spotlight
Reframing the way disability is looked at
Brad Lomax (1950-1984)
Again, in an effort to embrace the intersectionality between Black History Month and Disability History, here is a brief look at the remarkable life of Brad Lomax. Brad Lomax, center, next to the activist Judy Heumann at a rally in 1977 at Lafayette Square in Washington.Credit...HolLynn D'Lil Few have done more to advocate Black Americans … Continue reading Brad Lomax (1950-1984)
Harriet Tubman (1820-1913)
In an effort to embrace intersectionality between Disabled History and Black History Month, here is a quick look at the incredible life of Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman. By Photographer: Horatio Seymour Squyer, 1848 - 18 Dec 1905 - National Portrait Gallery, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9717187 When Harriet Tubman was 13 years old, she was in a … Continue reading Harriet Tubman (1820-1913)
Disabled History Spotlight
Reframing the way we look at disability
Duke of Dead Air 