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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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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