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In Memoriam: Bob Kafka: Pivotal National Disability Rights Advocate Passes Away at 79

December 30, 2025About Not Dead Yet, ADAPT, Americans with Disabilities Act, bioethics, Bob Kafka, civil disobedience, civil rights, diane coleman, disability history, disability rights, disability rights advocates, Not Dead Yet, Not Dead Yet of Texas, NPR, obitiatry, Our News & Commentary Blog, protests, texasADAPT of Texas, Americans with Disabilities Act, Bob Kafka, disability advocacy, disability rights, In Memoriam, Not Dead YetIan McIntosh

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Not Dead Yet, we express profound sadness at the news that legendary ADAPT organizer, first ally of Not Dead Yet, and pivotal disability rights advocate, Bob Kafka has passed away at his Austin, Texas home on December 26, 2025. First, our deepest heartfelt condolences to Stephanie Thomas, Bob’s … Continue reading In Memoriam: Bob Kafka: Pivotal National Disability Rights Advocate Passes Away at 79 →

Mourning the Passing of Disability Rights Activist Lillibeth Navarro

September 14, 2023ADAPT, assisted suicide, million dollar baby, Our News & Commentary Blog, protestsIn Memoriam, Lillibeth NavarroDiane Coleman

NDY joins disability advocates in California and across the country in mourning the loss of disability rights activist and leader Lillibeth Navarro. The times I shared with Lillibeth are a treasured part of my life history. Remembering how deeply she touched people’s lives, I know that many would say the same thing. Our story together … Continue reading Mourning the Passing of Disability Rights Activist Lillibeth Navarro →