Judith Heumann: Quick Facts
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In 'Being Heumann,' Siân Heder and Ruth Madeley channel the spirit of a disability rights pioneer
• Nov. 6, 2026, 8:00 AM ET (AP)
Facts
| Also Known As | Judith Ellen Heumann • Judy Heumann |
|---|---|
| Born | December 18, 1947 • Philadelphia • Pennsylvania |
| Died | March 4, 2023 (aged 75) • Washington, D.C. • United States |
| Founder | Disabled in Action |
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