Judy Heumann
Judy Heumann is a renowned disability rights activist known for her pivotal role in the 1977 sit-ins that led to the signing of Section 504, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Born on Dec 18, 1947 (78 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 2 | 8.50 | 0.42% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 159,018 | $1,700,000 | 7,113$ |
| Totals | 2 | 38,005,238 | 159,018 | $1,700,000 | 7,113$ |
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Canada:
Judy Heumann is portrayed as a key figure in the film Being Heumann, chronicling her activism.
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Canada:
The festival’s opening night film is Being Heumann, a biopic about American disability rights activist Judy Heumann.
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United Kingdom:
Judy Heumann is mentioned as a disability activist whose ideas resonate with the author.
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United Kingdom:
Judy Heumann helped secure the signature of section 504 by staging sit-ins across the country.
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