Fighting for YES!: The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann

Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Fighting for YES!: The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Abrams
Country
United States
Published
15 September 2022
Pages
48
ISBN
9781419755606

Fighting for YES!: The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann

Maryann Cocca-Leffler

A picture book biography celebrating the life and work of disability rights activist and icon Judith Heumann, highlighting one of her landmark achievements-leading the historic 504 Sit-in in 1977From a very young age, Judy Heumann heard the word NO. When she wanted to attend public school, the principal said, NO. When she wanted her teaching license, the New York Board of Education said, NO. Judy and people with disabilities everywhere were tired of hearing NO. In the 1970s an important disability rights law, Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, was waiting to be signed. Judy and other disability rights activists fought for YES! They held a sit-in until Section 504 was signed into law. Section 504 laid the foundation for the American with Disabilities Act, which was established thanks in large part to the ongoing work of Judy and her community. Along with a personal reflection from Judy herself, this picture book biography captures the impact and influence of one of America’s greatest living activists.

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