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The Howard University academic community and the national and international vocational rehabilitation community mourn the loss of a beloved leader, advocate, friend, and scholar, DR. SYLVIA WALKER. Born on July 18, 1937 in New York City, Dr. Walker departed this world on Friday, February 6, 2004, in New York City after a long illness.
Dr. Walker was nationally and internationally known for her work. She was a Professor Emeritus of the School of Education and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences as well as Director of the Center for Disability and Socioeconomic Policy Studies (CDSPS) and the Howard University Research & Training Centery (HURTC) in the School of Education for more than 15 years. Dr. Walker also served as Vice-Chair of the Presidents Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities under President Clinton.
She was a champion of the rights of people with disabilities and a pioneer among pioneers in the research that supported the development and promulgation of legislation leading to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To her credit, Dr. Walker had an extensive list of publications in referred journals and published monographs focused on persons with disabilities from underserved racial/ethnic populations. In addition, she created and developed a national research and training model to enhance access to vocational rehabilitation services for diverse ethnic/racial individuals with disabilities.
Funeral service for Dr. Walker will be held at the Andrew Rankin Chapel on Howard University's Main Campus, on Thursday, February 12. Viewing is set for 10 a.m. with funeral services following at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be sent to the Walker-Thomas Fund established by Dr. Walker to support the development of leadership among young people with disabilities. This fund and the Paul G. Hearne Scholarship Award to promote enhanced academic and employment opportunities for young minority scholars with disablilities represent a living legacy and testament to Dr. Walker's work. Contributions to the Walker Thomas Fund should be mailed to The Walker Thomas Fund, Suite 100, Holy Cross Hall, 2900 Van Ness St., NW, Washington, DC 20008.
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