Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Disability Rights Activist Dies

14 July 2008
The San Francisco Chronicle (BERKELEY) — Dona Spring, a national leader in disability rights died Sunday at age 55 due to complications of rheumatoid arthritis. Ms. Spring served as a Berkeley City Councilwoman, and was known for her “progressive advocacy”. She was especially active in supporting and promoting access to recreational and athletic facilities for people with disabilities.
SOURCE:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/07/15/BAT611OT04.DTL
RELATED:
A Tribute to Dona Spring: http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=5868

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

May she be peaceful with God and she will always be remembered by her family, peers, and other loyal activists.

Cristina L.