U.S. Access Board Mourns Passing of Disability Advocate Bobby Silverstein

With deep sorrow, the U.S. Access Board announces the passing of Bobby Silverstein. Silverstein’s advocacy work on disability rights spanned over four decades, including his pivotal role in drafting and advancing the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family on November 17, 2022 at Reston Hospital Center in Virginia.

“Bobby was a true pillar of disability rights and policy,” stated Access Board Executive Director Sachin Pavithran. “In his approach to build consensus and collaborate with others, he was instrumental in bringing to fruition the Americans with Disabilities Act, and he was important advocate for including disability policies in the workforce and assisting private and public sector employers to adopt disability-inclusive policies. Our society is more inclusive of people with disabilities because of Bobby’s lifetime work.”

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VITA Programs: Boost Capacity to Serve Taxpayers with Disabilities

WEBINAR: Thursday, December 1 | 3-4 p.m. ET

Join National Disability Institute (NDI) as we share tools and resources to assist in building capacity to serve taxpayers with disabilities. Data shows that 1 in 4 individuals with disabilities are more likely to be eligible for free tax preparation services like Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs. This webinar will highlight new resources that organizations can implement to increase the impact of serving taxpayers with disabilities.

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