International.Womens.Day.2024

March is Women’s History month in which we have an opportunity to highlight the significant contributions women who have advocated for the rights of the marginalized to create a more just and inclusive world.

Let me introduce you tt Judith Heumann, known as the “Mother of the Disability Rights Movement,” who passed away at the age of 75 on March 4, 2023. Join us in honoring her legacy by listening to a conversation she recorded with her friend, April Coughlin, about the landmark legal case that would define her career.

The following is a short StoryCorps segment in which April Coughlin has a conversation with Judith about her journey as a disabled person and  how fought for her rights and the rights of so countless people.

To listen to this very special 3 mmin recrding recording copy and paste this link:   https://storycorps.org/womens-history-month/

Judith's story is the second one as you scroll down. 

Shared byLiz Sorensen Wessel
Photo shared by April Coughlin

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2 responses to “Trailblazers Achieving the Extraordinary Mar 9-10-2024”

  1. Maureen McDermott Avatar
    Maureen McDermott

    Inspiring Liz! Thank you. A word of appreciation for introducing me to the website that has so many stories of hope, determination, perseverance and hope. May women continue to show us how to live with courage and love in action.

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  2. Erie Chapman Foundation Avatar

    I LOVE this story and the way you share it, Liz. So inspiring.

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