Celebrating Judy Heumann – Easy Read available

Last month, to mark International Women’s Day, we created a new Easy Read about Judy Heumann to make her story more accessible to more people.

Judy Heumann was a disabled activist who helped change laws and attitudes so that disabled people have more rights and opportunities today.

This Easy Read explains her life and work using clear language, short sentences, and supportive images. It is designed to be easier to understand for people who prefer information in a simpler format, including people with learning disabilities.

The document covers:

• Who Judy Heumann was
• The barriers she faced, including being refused a teaching job
• How she challenged discrimination and won
• The changes she helped make through activism and protest
• Her lasting impact on disability rights around the world

This resource celebrates the impact of disabled women and highlights the importance of disabled women’s leadership and activism.

Download the Easy Read about Judy Heumann (PDF):