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heumann was less than 2 years old when a case of polio in the 1949 epidemic left her paralyzed.rman immigrant parents who ran a butcher shot in new york. after fleeing the holocaust that orphaned them. heumann went on to become a lifelong advocate for the disabled, fighting for the 1973 rehabilitation act that banned discrimination and leading the famous 1977 section 504 sit-in of a federal building in san francisco that prompted the new carter administration to implement those rights. >> we want the law enforced. we want no more segregation, and i would appreciate it if you would stop shaking your head in agreement when i don't think you understand what we are talking about. >> all of it laying the groundwork for the landmark americans with disabilities act of 1990. heumann later served in both the clinton administration and the obama state department along with a number of nonprofit organizations, always fighting to remove barriers for disabled people around the world. judy heumann, known as the mother of the disability rights movement, died last weekend in washington. she was

judy heumann, a renowned activist for the rights of disabled people in the united states, has died atternationally recognised leader of the disability rights movement, whose activism led to the implementation of major legislation in the united states. she also served in both the clinton and 0bama administrations. on twitter, former us president barack 0bama said he was fortunate to work with her, and paid tribute to her life—long dedication to the fight for civil rights. joining us now is marcie roth — ceo of the world institute on disability, and a long—time associate ofjudy heumann. the thank you very much forjoining us here on bbc news. your reaction first to the sad passing ofjudy. wow, thank you very much for having me and, frankly, like many, many people around the world, i am in shock. i was in a meeting withjudy just a few days ago, had the opportunity to say goodbye to her just before she died yesterday and i still can't believe it. just can't believe that.— still can't believe it. just can't believe that. for many people outside of _ believe that. for many people outside of

most simply as judy heumann put it in a memoir, some people say what i did change the world.i simply refused to accept that i was told about what could be. and, when she says, quote, i was willing to make a fuss budget. i was willing to make a fuss about, it was delivered by. because heumann -- life not just here, and so many places is, better for everyone, even for the people that should be done all those flights. it's one thing to five yourself, it's another thing to five years of in a way that leaves or country in the world, better off. not only for you, and people like you, who come after you, but literally for the people who you fought. who won the argument against, you prevail over in the fight for -- duty heumann is often called a mother of the disability movement, she dies it this weekend at the age of 75. sorry. judy heumann, dead at the age of 75, we'll be right back. 75, we'll be right back what causes a curve down there? can it be treated? stop typing, and start talking. it could be a medical condition called peyronie's disease, or pd. and it could be treated with

tonight, judy heumann is being remembered as the mother of the disability rights movement.her legs and used a wheelchair to get around. facing discrimination from an early age, as she revealed in this ted talk. >> when i was 5 years old, and my mother was taking me to school to enroll, she pushed my wheelchair to the school in walking distance to our house, pulled the wheelchair up the steps into the school, and we were greeted by the principal, not really greeted. but the principal said, no, i couldn't come to that school because it wasn't accessible. i didn't actually get to go to school in a real building until i was 9 years old. and then i was in classes only with disabled children. >> after gaining the right to go to school, judy spent the rest of her life advocating for others with disabilities. she was instrumental in lobbying congress to pass key legislation like the americans with disabilities act in 1990. and internationally renowned fighter for equality, empowerment, and justice. >> i encourage those of you who at moments in your life where you're facing discrimi

judy heumann, thank you.ur tomorrow if you want to hang out with me there. but for now, i handed over to mehdi hasan, whose book came in the mail. congratulations mattie. s mattie if you've got a signed copy, oh -- if not, i'll make that work. my hand has signed so many books this week. >> humble brag, but i'm not talking to you, i'm not looking at you, until i finish the book and learn how to win an argument. >> okay, let'

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judy heumann, who fought for the rights of disabled people, died saturday in washington, d.c.st her ability to walk when she was 2 years old after contracting polio. she lobbied for legislation that eventually led to several measures including the americans with disabilities act. judy heumann was 75. >>> there's a historic treaty to protect ocean life, and a massive five-alarm fire broke out in new york city. those are some of the headlines on the "morning newsstand." cbs new york reports a lithium ion battery sparked a fast-moving fire that injured at least seven people in the bronx. officials say yesterday's fire was caused by a battery that powered a scooter. it started in the back of a supermarket before spreading to other stores and then destroying an apartment building. more than 200 firefighters responded. >> there was fire everywhere. the smoke looked like it was going to take over the whole bronx. we couldn't even breathe. >> we were unable to get ahead of it. it had spread to the void spaces of the building and took off from there. >> five firefighters, an ems worker

heumann, who lost her ability to walk at age 2 after contracting polio, lobbied for legislation thatark americans with disabilities act. tonight, we hear her in own her own words as we revisit her "brief but spectacular" take on the disability rights movement. judy: when i was five years old in brooklyn, new york on east 38th street, my mother did what every other parent did when their kid was five. she took me to school to register me. and, uh, this was in the early 1950s. there were no motorized wheelchairs. so she pushed me to school and it wasn't accessible. she pulled me up the steps and, um, the principal said i couldn't go to school because i was a fire hazard. i don't really know that there was an explanation. it just was. i think the average person, they see disability as a threat -- as a threat to not being able to do things as people have typically done them. and i think there's truth in that, but the question is, is it because one has a disability or because society itself has constructed itself in such a way, because they haven't seen us? discrimination against disabled

in 1970, heumann became the first teacher in new york to use a wheelchair.in 1977, she led a 26-day sit-in protest at a federal building in san francisco that led to enforcement of the rehabilitation act's prohibition on discrimination against disabled people. president biden honored heumann in a statement, writing -- "after her school principal said she couldn't enter kindergarten because she was using a wheelchair, judy dedicated the rest of her life to fighting for the inherent dignity of people with disabilities." and those are some of the headlines. this is democracy now!, democracynow.org, the war and peace report. i'm amy goodman. we begin today's show looking at how nearly 200 countries have agreed to protect biodiversity in the world's oceans. the hioric united nations high seasreaty is a legally-binding pact that could help reverse marine biodiversity loss by addressing pollution, acidification, and overfishing. it was agreed to at a u.n. conference saturday. >> good evening-ish, ladies and gentlemen. the ship has reached the shore. [applause] amy:

my name is judy heumann and this is my brief but spectacular take on the disability rights movement.t made a difference. amna: absolutely. she will be missed. geoff: that's the newshour for tonight. join us again here tomorrow, when we'll speak with this year's winner of architecture's most distinguished award -- the pritzker prize. i'm geoff bennett amna: and i'm amna nawaz. on behalf of the entire newshour team, thank you for joining us. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- ♪ >> actually, you don't need vision to do most things in life. yes, i'm legally blind and yes i'm responsible for the user interface. data visualization. if i can see it and understand it quickly, anyone can. it's exciting to be a part of a team driving technology forward. people who know, know bdo. >> the kendeda fund, committed to advancing restorative justice and meaningful work through investments in transformative leaders and ideas. supported by the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. pitting -- committed to building a more just, peaceful, and verdant world. and with the

." >> and judy heumann led to the disability rights activist in the clinton administration and she hasy 100 inches of snow in crestline and it has caused roofs to collapse, and trees snapping, and now residents are in crestline and so, are there still folks who are isolated and can't get what they need? >> yes, for days, and more than ten days, and they are so frustrated, because they are dealing with the walls of snow, and this is what the authorities are dealing with trying to clear the roads. this is what they are doing. so they are clearing the main roads, and what we have been told is that 80% of the county roads have been clear. i also want to show you a view from above where we are right now. that is just going to show you how the streets are clear, and the problem is that a lot of the side streets, the smaller roads, those have not been plowed, and a lot people in this area live on these side streets, and so they are not able to come to this area. we are actually at the super market, the only supermarket in town where the roof collapsed. so this is an area where they are going

judy heumann, thank you. that's it for today in this weekend, i'm alicia menendez, i will see you back next weekend for more american voices. i'm also going to be on the 11th hour tomorrow if you want to hang out with me there. but for now, i handed over to mehdi hasan, whose book came in the mail. congratulations mattie. s mattie if you've got a signed copy, oh -- if not, i'll make that work. my hand has signed so many books this week. >> humble brag, but i'm not talking to you, i'm not looking at you, until i finish the book and learn how to win an argument. >> okay, let's not have an argument. have a great rest of your night. thank you so much. appreciate it. tonight on the mehdi hasan show, my warning for democrats. improve your messaging to voters, or risk a stinging defeat in 2024. congressman eric swalwell, who communicates better than most democrats, joins me live. plus, new reporting on the behind the scenes chaos at fox in the weeks up to the 2020 election. their fealty to trump on full display. and

and for that and so much more i will be grateful to judy heumann. she passed away this month, but what she lived for will live on forever. i will never forget what she taught me what it means to fight for our civil rights. to keep up that work day after day after day, to make sure we empowered those who come next to continue reaching toward a more just an accessible future .in her name, i will forever keep striving to bring about the better tomorrow when people with disabilities won't have to work so hard. rest in power, judy. we miss you already. now i ask unanimous consent that my next statement appear separately in the record. the presiding officer: without objection. ms. duckworth: i come to the floor to commemorate the 190th anniversary of the yours partnership with the ding commof thailand. i am an american but my thai heritage makes me a living example of the unshakable bond between our two nations. our nations have a long, long history of friendship. or centuries our countries have learned from and leaned from each other economically, cultur