Elizabeth Hastings
Australian’s first Disability Discrimination Commissioner
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Kathleen Gertrude Hurd-Wood
Activist for the hard of hearing in New Zealand.
Lois Curtis
Lois Curtis was one of the plaintiffs in the landmark Supreme Court case Olmstead v. L.C. (1999) that established the right of individuals with disabilities to live in the least restrictive settings possible.
Judy Heumann
Judith “Judy” Heumann was a part of almost every pivotal moment in the disability rights movement. Considered “the mother” of the movement, she was a tireless advocate for the disabled community.
Helen Keller
Undeterred by deafness and blindness, Helen Keller rose to become a major 20th century humanitarian, educator and writer. She advocated for the blind and for women’s suffrage and co-founded the American Civil Liberties Union.
Mary Applebey
Mary Frances Applebey was an English civil servant and mental health activist.