James Weisman's speech for NYSILC's 2021 Disability Rights Hall of Fame.
The New York State Independent Living Council inducted James Weisman into the New York State Disability Rights Hall of Fame on May 6th, 2021 via Zoom virtual Webinar. Jim was part of the third class of inductees for the 2020-2021 year.
As a young lawyer working for the City of New York, Jim Weisman represented his employer in a meeting with members of the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association who were seeking improved accessibility to public transit. He felt that these veterans were being wronged and stated this in front of his superiors during the meeting. When they suggested that he "shut up," he quit his job with the city and was offered a position with the veterans organization by 2018 NYSILC Hall of Fame inductee Terry Moakley.
To read Jim’s full bio, follow the link to our website here: nysilc.org/ind...
Негізгі бет NYSILC HOF 2021 - James Weisman
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