Mel Tanzman, advocate for people with disabilities, dies at 75
Halston Media Group
Mel Tanzman, a pioneering disability rights advocate and former executive director of Westchester Disabled on the Move, died at age 75 after decades of fighting for independent living and accessibility. He is remembered for his tireless work in securing employment equality, affordable housing, and legal victories against ADA violations, as well as his induction into the Disability Rights Hall of Fame.
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