Disability Rights Pioneer Bob Kafka, Who Fought for Freedom, Dies at 79

Bob Kafka, a leading voice in the fight for the rights of people with disabilities, has died. He was 79. For decades, Kafka was a key organizer with ADAPT. This activist group pushes for laws that help people with disabilities live independently. ADAPT is known for non-violent protests. Its goal is to secure "attendant services" for all. These services provide in-home care, allowing individuals to direct their own daily lives instead of being forced into nursing homes. Kafka's work helped shape national policy. He fought for the idea that care should happen in communities, not institutions. His advocacy gave a powerful voice to a movement demanding dignity and freedom of choice.