Robert Gumson's speech for NYSILC's 2021 Disability Rights Hall of Fame.
The New York State Independent Living Council inducted Robert Gumson into the New York State Disability Rights Hall of Fame on May 6th, 2021 via Zoom virtual Webinar. Bob was part of the third class of inductees for the 2020-2021 year.
Bob Gumson’s career in disability rights advocacy started in his childhood. He received the message from his family that his blindness was merely an inconvenience, something everyone faces. He became his own best advocate at an early age, fighting alongside his family for the right to attend public school and summer camp, participate in a high-school fraternity, and play sports. He also put pressure on New York City to create a resource to serve people with disabilities, which later became the Mayor's Office for Handicapped Affairs.
To read Bob’s full bio, follow the link to our website here: nysilc.org/ind...
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