Robert Silverstein was a disability rights advocate who was instrumental in drafting federal legislation including the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Robert Silverstein was an important leader in American disability rights. He served in the U.S. Senate as staff director and chief counsel for the Subcommittee on Disability Policy of the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources, chaired by Senator Tom Harkin. While in that role, he negotiated and drafted bipartisan legislation regarding disability rights. He was a behind-the-scenes architect of more than 20 bills impacting people with disabilities including the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Tributes to Robert Silverstein
R.I.P. Bobby Silverstein, 1949-2022, known as a "behind-the-scenes architect" of the #ADA. Bobby was a great leader, advocate & consensus-builder who used his policy expertise to create meaningful change for people with #disabilities. He will be missed.https://t.co/KkriBkcvIi
A giant in American disability policy making and reform Robert Silverstein. Had the honour of meeting him at a social security workshop in San Francisco years ago. A venerable advocate. https://t.co/HT5xIW6rO9
With the loss of Robert "Bobby" Silverstein we have lost a long-time staunch, articulate, and effective fighter for people experiencing disabilities. https://t.co/mkXjBqlT2N
— Trace Research & Development Center (@trace_center) November 22, 2022
The National Council on Disability remembers Robert “Bobby” Silverstein, Esq., 73, who died Nov. 17. https://t.co/IKExqMCiJQ
In the history of the disability moment and in the history of the US Senate, there is a special place of honor for my friend, Bobby Silverstein. I was honored to work with him during my years in the Clinton Administration. https://t.co/VBwbY3Ttp4
The ADA National Network is deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Bobby Silverstein. He worked on many pieces of legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read more about him and his influential work here: https://t.co/jcJroQGuBE#ADA#BobbySilverstein#PwD
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