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Anna Rossini
May 23, 2023
On behalf of the Administration, Faculty and Staff of Queens College, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Judith Heumann.
May she Rest in Peace,
Sharon
May 20, 2023
To the family, many, many friends, and colleagues of this wonderful woman Ms. Judy Heumann fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. We will miss Ms. Judy Heumann's presence and her many contributions to her community and she was champion for the disabled persons. May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with her show just how much your life was touched by her. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Ms. Judy Heumann. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Ms. Judy Heumann. May family, friends and extended family cherish her memories. She will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.
Darlene
May 19, 2023
To the family, many, many friends, and colleagues of this wonderful woman Ms. Judy Heumann fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. We will miss Ms. Judy Heumann's presence and her many contributions to her community and she was champion for the disable persons. Ms. Betty White was a beloved American actress who starred in “The Golden Girls” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with her show just how much your life was touched by her. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Ms. Judy Heumann. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Ms. Judy Heumann. She will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.
Martinez
March 17, 2023
What an incredible human being she was. Her accomplishments have benefited thousands. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.
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March 12, 2023
An outstanding and outspoken representative for those with disabilities, her hard work will continue to live on and help so many. My deepest condolences to the Heumann family, so very sorry for your loss, may God be with you.
Jesse
March 11, 2023
My condolences.
Anne Barrett Swanson
March 11, 2023
Judy, both your memory and your legacy will be a blessing for generations. We remember you with gratitude and appreciation as the "mother" of the disability rights movement.
Mitchell Alan Kaplan PhD
March 9, 2023
Judy was an extraordinary person who exemplifies the best in all of us. She had a rare kind of genuine devotion to making the world a better place for people with disabilities. Her kindness and humanity will be greatly missed.
Bonnie Buckley
March 9, 2023
I met Judy when my daughter, Amber Buckley-Shaklee, was honored to have an internship under her when Judy served as Special Advisor for International Disability Rights in the State Department. Amber loved Judy and stayed in touch with her until Amber died in 2015. In fact Judy often called Amber - very early. Amber and I spent a delightful day with Judy at the National Zoo. Judy was rolling along speaking to everyone. She was the most outgoing, lovely person I have ever met. She brought light to this world, and it suddenly feels darker without her in it. We must carry on her work. My condolences go out to all of her family and friends. What a blessing to have had her in your lives.
March 9, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your great loss. I express my sincerest sympathy to the family.
Elizabeth Bell
March 8, 2023
R.I.P Judy
Sriya Bhattacharyya
March 8, 2023
For Judy Heumann
“The mother of disability rights”
Thank you for revolutionizing the world we live in
Thank you for being a voice for many without one
Thank you for fighting for an accessible world
I am honored to have learned about the impact you have made, you will forever inspire future generations in advocating for basic rights.
Thank you for being a visionary and showing us what a better future can look like
Thank you for being yourself
Thank you for getting people together and showing how there’s power in numbers!
Thank you
Thank you for your humor, wit, sexiness, and vision. You sparked and fueled the flame of a disability justice movement which is changing the entire world - even if some countries are younger in their progress. You will forever be alive to us. Rest in Power.
With admiration and gratitude,
Columbia University Therapeutic Genetic Counseling II Class, Spring 2023 (Class focused on disability identity/rights/advocacy)
Amanda, Alaina, Anna, Andy, Cara, Carlos, Courtney, Claudia, Emma, Nanzeeba, Sara, Samson, & Dr. Sriya Bhattacharyya
March 8, 2023
To the Heumann and Pineda families,
We are saddened to learn that Judy Heumann, has passed away and we send our heartfelt condolences to you during this difficult time. She will be missed and never forgotten, and her surely legacy lives on.
We are thankful for the many ways she helped other people. She spent her life championing the rights of people with disabilities. Through her groundbreaking efforts we have the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and the Rehabilitation Act. It’s been said that she was a trailblazer because she dedicated her life to fighting for the dignity of people with disabilities. Thank you Judy Heumann.
Please continue to treasure the good memories you have and may they soothe your saddened hearts. May prayers strengthen you and cherished memories comfort you, and may God soothe your hearts and comfort you always. May he comfort your broken hearts. Psalm 23
Alicia Weiss
March 8, 2023
Judy, we never met, but you changed my world and the entire world. You fuel my advocacy and activism and always will. My heart hurts with you loss. It is traditional in our faith to say "May her memory be a blessing," but in your case, this seems rhetorical. I love you.
Andrew Romanelli
March 8, 2023
Judy is a true American hero whose life was dedicated to making our world more inclusive. As a special education teacher, she is an inspiration to me and my students with disabilities. The contributions she made will never be forgotten. I am so grateful to her.
RR
March 8, 2023
Such a dedicated person who worked so hard for others, A true champion for the rights of others, she was very much appreciated. Heartfelt condolences to the Heumann family, May God be with you all to help you at this difficult time of your loss.
Bailey Tennesen
March 7, 2023
My thoughts and prayers go to Mrs. Heumanns family. May the find peace in knowing that she touched the lives of so many people surrounding her.
Virginia Spivey
March 7, 2023
So sorry to hear about the passing of Judy. She was truly a pioneer for the rights of the disabled. We attended Long Island University together, as well as numerous rallies advocating for the rights of the disabled. Although Judy is no longer with us, the footprints that she left will continue to inspire others. I will forever remember her, she made it happen for the disabled, never giving up.
Valerie Nieto
March 7, 2023
I am a dental hygiene clinical course director & teach about the Americans with Disabilities Act in one of my classes. Part of the learning experience is watching Crip Camp, where students were first introduced to Judy. Today (3/7) the students were assigned their final course project, which involves customizing care for individuals with special needs. It was then that a student let the class know that Judy had passed away. To say that the class was impacted was an understatement. She truly inspired these future dental hygiene professionals to provide person-centered-care for all individuals. That said, they are completing their final projects in Judy's memory... Such an inspiration!
Stephanie Schell
March 7, 2023
You will be remembered for your pioneering efforts for the disabled.
Jill Doyle
March 6, 2023
Thank you dear Judy for speaking out for the rest of us in wheelchairs; we are all humans & God´s children regardless of our disability. God needed another angel, my dear. Life well lived friend! Spread those wings high and soar!
Stephanie D Schell
March 6, 2023
Was a champion for the disabled.
Irene Morrison
March 6, 2023
Thank you so much for the hard work and letting us disable people for having our rights and dignity
Rhona G. Reiss
March 6, 2023
In loving memory of a dedicated leader. Your life and work served as an inspiration, and we promise to carry on your legacy for the rights of people living with disabilities.
RICHARD MASEF
March 6, 2023
A true pioneer and leader. She left the world a much better place. Thank you.
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