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Judy Heumann, who died Saturday, was a disability rights activist. Her efforts led to the implementation of important legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and the Rehabilitation Act.
WASHINGTON (AP) Judy Heumann, a renowned activist who helped secure legislation protecting the rights of disabled people, has died at age 75. The news of her passing on Saturday in Washington, D.C., was posted on her website and social media accounts and confirmed by the American Association of People with Disabilities.