Idaho lost a tremendous disability rights advocate and expert, and many of us lost a friend and mentor this weekend. Bobby Ball had a long history working to preserve and expand opportunities for persons living with disabilities through technical assistance and the legislative process. As the Director of the ADA Task Force, Bobby brought together partners from many background. Her wonderful smile and persuasive ability made it tough to say no, whether she was asking for volunteer time or resources to make Idaho more accessible and welcoming.
Thank you, Bobby, for all your hard work, dedication, great sense of humor, and the inspiration you have been to so many of us. We will miss you.
To learn more about Bobby, see this brief feature story when she was recognized as one of Idaho's 'Women Making History.'
http://womenscenter.boisestate.edu/women/women-making-history/2009-honorees/bobby-ball/
This brief 10-second clip was captured during the ADA celebration at the Idaho Statehouse in 2010
http://youtu.be/ukDiISj8qHo
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