Award
Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Justin Whitlock Dart, Jr.
1930-08-29 – 2002-06-22
Life & Legacy
Justin Whitlock Dart Jr. (August 29, 1930 – June 22, 2002) was an American activist and advocate for people with disabilities. He helped to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, co-founded the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), and is regarded as the "Godfather of the ADA".
Occupation & Career
businessperson, disability rights activist
Education
University of Houston
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Presidential Medal of Freedom; Labor Hall of Honor
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Labor Hall of Honor · Presidential Medal of Freedom
Education & Institutions
University of Houston
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Labor Hall of Honor
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Family Father
Justin Whitlock Dart
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Family Mother
Ruth Stephan
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Sources & Provenance
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