Robert Silverstein

So many were helped by the hard work of Mr. Silverstein, myself included, so very saddened to hear of his passing. God help you all to cope with your loss.

Such a dedicated and tireless champion for the disabled, his tremendous work helped and will continue to help so many. A debt of gratitude is owed. Deepest condolences to the Silverstein family, truly sorry for your loss. May God grant comfort and strength to you all.

Thank you Robert Silverstein for bringing about a huge change for people like me. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends
Rest in Peace sir!

Dear Silverstein Family Brad and I would like to extend our condolences's on the loss of Robert Silverstein./may he rest in peace.best faith/brad

Shalom

it was such a shock to hear about Bobby. what an incredible person he was, and such a mind. He made life a better place for so many. Sara Rosenbaum

I met Bobby in the late 1990s. I had the pleasure of collaborating with him working on many disability documents with our coordinated work for the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy & then for the U.S. Department of Defense's Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. After some especially challenging days, Bobby would call my cell phone to check on me to make sure I was OK. He was so supportive. I will miss my frien. d.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Bobby flipped perceptions and possibilities. "Disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right of individuals to participate in or contribute to society."

I first met Bobby nearly 25 years ago. At the time, I did not realize what a legend to the disability movement he was and how lucky I was to have met him. He leaves us with a beacon to guide us along the path he chose.

I spent a wonderful lunch with Bobby along with other disability advocates last year on a beautiful summer day. Meeting him will be something I will always treasure. We are all so grateful for the critical role he played in getting the ADA to pass 30 years ago. My daughter, and countless other Americans with disabilities, have had life changing opportunities as a result of his efforts on their behalf, that were previously denied.

We are so sorry for your and our loss of Robert. He was a special person that you knew the moment you met him he was loving smart and caring.
Jody and Alan Yoffie

Thank you Bobby. You were a tireless warrior and a kind mentor. The world is a better place because of all you did for so many people.

Bobby was amazing - generous with his time - and a gift to us all. He did so much for so many through his work on the hill and after. Making a list of all of his contributions -- and the contributions of others he inspired or helped make happen - would fill this book. He will be dearly missed.

Bobby was a world class fighter for person with disabilities. He will be missed by all those who loved him, as well as by so many people around the country who got to work with him, and by those who benefitted from his efforts to do right by people.

Bobby was a Mensch. In the mid 1980s he offered me space in his office in exchange for my helping out. Bobby wanted to work on the Hill (where I had just been) so I pointed him towards some contacts on the House staffs. The rest, including his moving over to work for Tom Harkin in the Senate, is historic. Without Bobby, there never would have been an Americans with Disabilities Act. Bobby was my friend and I was the better for it. He was here and we are all the better for it. Rest in peace my friend.