On the latest What Next: Judy Heumann didn't just fight for civil rights. She fought for the right of self-determination - for more than 60 million Americans with disabilities.
Judy Heumann devoted her life to advocating for Americans with disabilities and was a fixture at protests, sit-ins, and activist meetings, eventually becoming a presidential advisor. After passing away at 75, her work continues through her friends and those she fought for., founder of Disability and Intersectionality Summit and disability policy researcher.
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