Judith Heumann, Date of Birth

Judith Heumann

American disability rights activist

Date of Birth: 18-Dec-1947

Profession: diplomat, disability rights activist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Judith Ellen Heumann "Judy" (born December 18, 1947) is an International disability rights activist from the United States of America.
She is recognized internationally as a leader in the disability community.
Heumann is a lifelong civil rights advocate for people with disabilities.
Her work with governments and non governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits, and various other disability interest groups, has produced significant contributions since the 1970s to the development of human rights legislation and policies benefiting children and adults with disabilities.
Through her work in the World Bank and the State Department, Heumann led the mainstreaming of disability rights into international development.
Her contributions extended the international reach of the independent living movement.