Photo from Yoshiko Dart taken July 26, 1990
Sen. Kennedy on July 26, 1990 on the South Lawn of the White House with late Sharon Mistler of ECNV, Atsuko Kuwana (Michael Winter's wife), Jo Holtzer from Chicago and other advocates
AAPD’s Statement on the Passing of Senator
Ted Kennedy
WASHINGTON, DC – August 26, 2009 – The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the country's largest cross-disability membership organization, released a statement following the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy, an unequaled champion for civil rights in the United States Senate for half a century:
“"Ted Kennedy understood better than anyone how the struggle for equal opportunity for disabled Americans was an essential part of this nation's broader commitment to civil and human rights," said Tony Coelho, Chair of AAPD. "I have never worked with a more effective legislator, and I am deeply saddened to have lost a good friend," Coelho continued.
"AAPD joins our colleagues throughout the civil rights movement in mourning the loss of one our most effective champions," said Andrew Imparato, AAPD President and CEO. "His legacy will be felt for generations to come, as millions of Americans with disabilities and our families recommit ourselves to his vision of equality and full citizenship for all people.”
For more on the disability community’s reaction to the passing of Sen. Kennedy, please visit www.aapd.com.
He will be missed! To see another tribute to Senator Kennedy, see http://www.purple.us/blog/2009/08/senator-kennedy-impact-on-deaf-and-hh-people/
Posted by: Kelby Brick | August 26, 2009 at 12:39 PM