Timeline
LEADERSHIP SHOW & TELL
Judith Heumann
Family of equality promoters- consistently seeking opportunities for Judy.
1953
Judy was considered a "fire hazard" at six years old, facing constant discrimination, and put on a waiting list for public school.
Started public school at 9 years old. "Health Conservation 21"
Entered general education public high school with 1.5 hour busing.
1964 school focus
Long Island University- Speech Therapy Major. U.S. Vocational Rehabilitation covered schooling, but not for every passion.
Judy knew her long term goal.
POLITICS
Judy started college when the Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964.
Judy became more interested in politics throughout college, serving as secretary for her student government from her home while recovering from spinal surgery. Judy was communicative and goal oriented.
NYC Board of education
FIRST TEACHER IN A WHEELCHAIR. 1970- "WOMAN IN WHEEL CHAIR SUES TO BECOME A TEACHER" (NEW YORK TIMES).
JUDY THE TEACHER
A settlement with the Federal District Court got Judy her teaching license where she went back to her old high school to teach students with and without disabilities.
1972- SECTION 504 BEGINS
In the 1972 Rehabilitation Act, Section 504 was snuck in- stating to end discrimination for disabled people. Congress passed, President Nixon vetoed.
BERKELEY, California
Judy was accepted into the University of California at Berkeley where the U.S. Department of Rehabilitation paid for her master's program. Judy is commited to learning, growing, and advocating.
Judy moved to work at the Center for Independent Living, the FIRST of it's kind.
Judy played a key role in helping to develop the Education for All Handicapped Children’s Act legislation that would eventually become the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)- least restrictive environment, inclusive schools, accountabilitity for a quality education for disabled students.
Section 504
While in California, President Nixon signed the Rehabilitation Act, including Section 504.
LEADERSHIP
At 27 years old, Judy was the Deputy Director at the Center for Independent Living (CIL).
1977
Section 504 existed with no regulations. The fight began to "save" the 504 act to break down barriers of inequality for individuals with disabilities. Judy was a leader during the "save 504" movement.
1977 504 SIT IN
Judy spearheaded the longest occupation of a federal building in U.S. History. 75 people staying overnight, day 11 resulted in a congressional hearing, day 14 resulted in sending a delegation to Washington, and day 18 resulted in a protest infront of the White House.
April 28th, 1973
Section 504 regulations signed, now what? Judy fights for structural changes for access, understanding, and implementatioin. Judy begins working on ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).
WORLD INSTITUDE ON DISABILITY (WID) FOUNDER
Judy's leadership expands from executing to establishing individual pathways for change and creating new foundations.
march 12, 1990
A thousand people come to Washington to protest the failure of the government passing ADA, climbing the 83 marble steps to the Capitol building, with Judy Heumann as the people's leader.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Judy's belief was that disabilities are no different than any other aspect of being human. Fighting for Section 504 and ADA brought community, inclusiveness, equity, and justice. Individuals deserve accommodations and no discrimination.
AT
41 YEARS OLD
JUDY IS FINALLY AN EQUAL CITIZEN.
GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE
1993- 43 years old- U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Servcies
the 2000s
World Bank: First Adviser on Disability and Development. First Director of the Washington D.C. Department of Disability Services
2010 to 2017
U.S. Department of State: First Special Advisor for International Disability Rights. 2010-2017 under the Obama administration.
JUDY HEUMANN
"MOTHER OF DISABILITY RIGHTS"
Passed away March 4th, 2023. Transformational legacy inspiring others for the future. Presentation by Abigail Hardage
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Timeline
LEADERSHIP SHOW & TELL
Judith Heumann
Family of equality promoters- consistently seeking opportunities for Judy.
1953
Judy was considered a "fire hazard" at six years old, facing constant discrimination, and put on a waiting list for public school.
Started public school at 9 years old. "Health Conservation 21"
Entered general education public high school with 1.5 hour busing.
1964 school focus
Long Island University- Speech Therapy Major. U.S. Vocational Rehabilitation covered schooling, but not for every passion.
Judy knew her long term goal.
POLITICS
Judy started college when the Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964.
Judy became more interested in politics throughout college, serving as secretary for her student government from her home while recovering from spinal surgery. Judy was communicative and goal oriented.
NYC Board of education
FIRST TEACHER IN A WHEELCHAIR. 1970- "WOMAN IN WHEEL CHAIR SUES TO BECOME A TEACHER" (NEW YORK TIMES).
JUDY THE TEACHER
A settlement with the Federal District Court got Judy her teaching license where she went back to her old high school to teach students with and without disabilities.
1972- SECTION 504 BEGINS
In the 1972 Rehabilitation Act, Section 504 was snuck in- stating to end discrimination for disabled people. Congress passed, President Nixon vetoed.
BERKELEY, California
Judy was accepted into the University of California at Berkeley where the U.S. Department of Rehabilitation paid for her master's program. Judy is commited to learning, growing, and advocating.
Judy moved to work at the Center for Independent Living, the FIRST of it's kind.
Judy played a key role in helping to develop the Education for All Handicapped Children’s Act legislation that would eventually become the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)- least restrictive environment, inclusive schools, accountabilitity for a quality education for disabled students.
Section 504
While in California, President Nixon signed the Rehabilitation Act, including Section 504.
LEADERSHIP
At 27 years old, Judy was the Deputy Director at the Center for Independent Living (CIL).
1977
Section 504 existed with no regulations. The fight began to "save" the 504 act to break down barriers of inequality for individuals with disabilities. Judy was a leader during the "save 504" movement.
1977 504 SIT IN
Judy spearheaded the longest occupation of a federal building in U.S. History. 75 people staying overnight, day 11 resulted in a congressional hearing, day 14 resulted in sending a delegation to Washington, and day 18 resulted in a protest infront of the White House.
April 28th, 1973
Section 504 regulations signed, now what? Judy fights for structural changes for access, understanding, and implementatioin. Judy begins working on ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).
WORLD INSTITUDE ON DISABILITY (WID) FOUNDER
Judy's leadership expands from executing to establishing individual pathways for change and creating new foundations.
march 12, 1990
A thousand people come to Washington to protest the failure of the government passing ADA, climbing the 83 marble steps to the Capitol building, with Judy Heumann as the people's leader.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Judy's belief was that disabilities are no different than any other aspect of being human. Fighting for Section 504 and ADA brought community, inclusiveness, equity, and justice. Individuals deserve accommodations and no discrimination.
AT
41 YEARS OLD
JUDY IS FINALLY AN EQUAL CITIZEN.
GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE
1993- 43 years old- U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Servcies
the 2000s
World Bank: First Adviser on Disability and Development. First Director of the Washington D.C. Department of Disability Services
2010 to 2017
U.S. Department of State: First Special Advisor for International Disability Rights. 2010-2017 under the Obama administration.
JUDY HEUMANN
"MOTHER OF DISABILITY RIGHTS"
Passed away March 4th, 2023. Transformational legacy inspiring others for the future. Presentation by Abigail Hardage