WebMay 26, 2009 · Leon Birdman Abrams* I have just received word from Bob Planthold that Leon Birdman Abrams has passed to the Golden Hills yesterday, May 26. He had been stable, not getting worse but not improving. Approx. 15 minutes prior to his passing, his blood oxygen level changed significantly. From lying on his back so long,... WebFeb 3, 2024 · Bob Planthold, a disability, transit and civil rights activist. Photo courtesy of Pi Ra. If there’s one thing neighbors used to count on, it was spotting Robert Raymond …
Bob Planthold, Longtime Transit and Disability Rights Activist, Dies …
WebFeb 18, 2009 · City disability advocate Bob Planthold wondered why the mayor and his staff couldn't simply create a dedicated white or green parking zone outside of Newsom's apartment that would solve this whole problem. “This shows they don't care about process. They just want to exert power and influence,” says Planthold, a polio survivor who walks … WebFeb 13, 2024 · Upon learning that fellow good-government activist Bob Planthold had died, Maxine Anderson reminded associates of an old African proverb: “When an elder dies, a … gerardus tromp
Mayor’s Disability Council seeks nominations for 2024 …
WebJan 31, 2004 · Bob Planthold testified that some polling places lack adequate light, heat, or handicap accessibility. In some cases, polling places were difficult to reach for some voters, such as when they were located on a hill or required stairs to gain access. WebAug 3, 2024 · A friend said that to understand activist Bob Planthold one might be best advised to start by watching “Crip Camp,” the film backed by the Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions that documents the rise of the disability rights movement. With its theme of “Nothing about us without us” – a protest against policy that affects the disabled but … WebDec 31, 2024 · Bob Planthold and Tomasita Medal, San Francisco. Thanks to ambassadors. Regarding “Breed’s Tenderloin ambassadors praised” (Front Page, Dec. 30): Applause for the article on San Francisco ... gerardus johnannes mulder’s 1838 discovery