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This is a list under development of missing articles on women who are (or have been) notable as people with disability or as disability rights activists or in other fields of endeavor relating to disability.

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Athletes

  • Caitlyn Sarubbi, paralympic skier in 2010 [https://www.cnn.com/2014/03/15/living/parents-raising-paralympian-children-with-disabilities/index.html ][http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2012/11/28/harvard-caitlin-sarubbi-blind-skier-paralympics/ ][https://www.teamusa.org/para-alpine-skiing/athletes/Caitie-Sarubbi ][http://worlddatadesign.com/CaitlinSarubbi/About.cfm ][http://caitlinhsarubbi.com][https://www.nfed.org/blog/meet-caitlin-sarubbi-our-family-conference-motivational-speaker/ ]
  • Jane Sowerby, paralympic skier in 2010[https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/913075/team-gb-winter-paralympics-2018-ski-team-jane-sowerby ][https://www.accessadventures.co.uk/the-team ][https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/paralympian-shares-power-of-sport-a3243276.html ][https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/health/jane-harnesses-the-positive-power-of-sport-1-7538565 ][http://www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/1557963.how-janes-life-was-changed-by-a-fall-and-a-trip/ ][http://ablemagazine.co.uk/paralympians-to-inspire-others-with-new-adventure-sports-charity/ ][https://twitter.com/janesowerby1?lang=en ]
  • Elitsa Storey, paralympic skier in 2010[https://www.teamusa.org/para-alpine-skiing/athletes/Elitsa-Storey ][https://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Features/2009/March/13/Going-for-the-Gold-Elitsa-Storey-and-Brad-Washburn ][https://www.paralympic.org/asp/lib/TheASP.asp?pageid=8937&sportid=564&personid=912831&WinterGames=-1 ][http://wasatchmag.com/sloan-storey-skis-for-her-team/ ][http://archives.mtexpress.com/2004/04-04-02/04-04-07elitsa.htm ][https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/92202886/fashionista-robyn-hall-gifts-spirit-of-gold-art-back-to-adam-hall ]
  • Kelly Underkofler, biathlete in 2010[https://www.teamusa.org/para-nordic-skiing/athletes/Kelly-Underkofler ][https://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Features/2018/February/27/NBC-Announces-Commentators-For-2018-Paralympic-Winter-Games ][http://www.noexcusesunlimited.org/board/ ][http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/analysts-describe-different-pathways-paralympic-movement ][http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/analysts-describe-different-pathways-paralympic-movement ][http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/analysts-describe-different-pathways-paralympic-movement ][http://carolkobyradio.com/2013/01/04/three-time-paralympian-kelly-underkofler/ ][https://www.paralympic.org/image-7225 ]

Australia

  • Marjorie Estella Nunan (1910-1963), pensioners' advocate[http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/nunan-marjorie-estella-11267][http://labouraustralia.anu.edu.au/lifesummary/nunan-marjorie-estella-11267 ][http://adb.anu.edu.au/lifesummary/nunan-marjorie-estella-11267 ][https://trove.nla.gov.au/people/1463593 ]
  • Jane Sinclair Reid (1883-1968), educator for blind students[http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/reid-jane-sinclair-8174][https://trove.nla.gov.au/people/1468941?c=people ]

Canada

  • Maria Barile (1953–2013), one of the founders of DAWN-Canada [https://www.dawncanada.net/news/in-memoriam-maria-barile/]
  • Roxanna Bennett, poet[https://uncannymagazine.com/authors/roxanna-bennett/] (stub)
  • Ann Caine, therapeutic riding, Canadian Disability Hall of Fame[https://www.disabilitytodaynetwork.com/canadian-therapeutic-riding-association/cantra-news/3088-threehttp://www.cfpdp.com/cdhf/PreviousInductees.html]
  • Linda Crabtree, artist, writer, advocate, Canadian Disability Hall of Fame[http://www.cfpdp.com/cdhf/PreviousInductees.html]
  • Tanis Doe (d. 2004), Metis (Ojibwa/French Canadian) Deaf educator, activist[http://www.blindcanadians.ca/publications/cbm/18/memoriam-drtanis-doe]
  • Muriel Driver (d. 1972), occupational therapist [https://www.caot.ca/site/ca/murieldrivermemorialaward?nav=sidebar]
  • Nancy Hanson (academic), [https://umanitoba.ca/disability_studies/contents/staff.html director of interdisciplinary masters in Disability Studies] at U of M; co-editor of The Routledge History of Disability and Untold Stories: A Canadian Disability History Reader (among others)
  • Ada Hoffmann, writer[https://www.angryrobotbooks.com/our-authors/ada-hoffmann/]
  • Audrey Attril Morrice, rehab specialist[https://www.lieutenantgovernor.ab.ca/aoe/health/audrey-morrice/index.html]
  • Debbie Patterson, playwright, director, and actor; founder of [https://www.sickandtwisted.ca Sick + Twisted Theatre]; [https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/arts/debbie-patterson-named-pte-artistic-associate-82876537.html artistic associate] of Prairie Theatre Exchange; {{URL|http://aanm.ca/debbie-patterson/|Arts AccessAbility Network MB Profile}}
  • Celia Southward, adaptive sports/recreation, Canadian Disability Hall of Fame[http://www.cfpdp.com/cdhf/PreviousInductees.html]
  • Joyce Thompson (d. 2011), deafblind advocate, Canadian Disability Hall of Fame[http://www.cfpdp.com/cdhf/PreviousInductees.html]
  • Maayan Ziv, creator of AccessNow, online app which shows accessibility spots

Guatemala

  • Silvia Quan, lawyer and disability rights activist, [https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2016/jun/22/10-activists-changing-lives-disabled-people-around-world]

India

  • Shivangi Agrawal, comedian [https://feminisminindia.com/2018/12/27/women-disability-achievements-2018/][https://www.thequint.com/neon/fun/stand-up-artiste-interview-sweta-mantrii-shivangi-agrawal]
  • Neha Arora, founder of travel service Planet Abled[http://www.theweekendleader.com/Heroism/2530/caring-angel.html]
  • Asha Hans, political scientist, author, activist [https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/author/asha-hans]
  • Kaushalya Joshi, mother advocate[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jalandhar/national-award-for-mother-of-city-disability-activist/477546.html]
  • Shilpi Kapoor, founder of "BarrierBreak," which creates assistive technology, [https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2016/jun/22/10-activists-changing-lives-disabled-people-around-world]
  • Jasmina Khanna, software engineer [https://newzhook.com/story/13915/][https://feminisminindia.com/2018/12/27/women-disability-achievements-2018/]
  • Sweta Mantrii, comedian [https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/art-and-culture/able-to-laugh-stand-up-comedian-sweta-mantrii-canvas-laugh-club-clc-disability-5795012/]
  • Diethono Nakhro, activist in Nagaland[https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20171006/3198075.html]
  • Shanti Raghavan, disability and employment[https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Making-a-difference/2016/1222/This-woman-has-helped-more-than-4-500-disabled-people-get-jobs]
  • Suvarna Raj, para-athlete, activist for accessibility[https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/forced-to-sleep-on-train-floor-para-athlete-suvarna-raj-rejects-railway-minister-suresh-prabhus-reme-1710750]
  • Vaishali Salavkar, chess champion [https://feminisminindia.com/2018/12/27/women-disability-achievements-2018/]
  • Shampa Sengupta, activist, founder of Sruti Disability Rights Centre[https://feminisminindia.com/2018/12/27/women-disability-achievements-2018/]

Kenya

  • Grace Jerry, disability rights advocate, musician [https://presidentialprecinct.org/grace-jerry/]
  • Josephine Kakoma, founder, Kenya National Deaf Women Peace Network [http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-02/19/c_138798927.htm]
  • Jane Kihungi, director, policy advisor [https://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/people/jane-kihungi][https://www.ifes.org/news/empowering-kenyan-women-disabilities-policy-advocates]
  • Josepheta Oyiela Mukobe, government official[https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2017/09/30/implement-laws-to-protect-disabled-ps-mukobe-says_c1644215]
  • Janet Marania Teiyaa, politician[http://info.mzalendo.com/person/janet-marania-teiyaa/]

New Zealand

Nigeria

  • Catherine Edeh, lawyer [https://punchng.com/times-thought-committing-suicide-edeh-deaf-lawyer/][https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/227255-women-disabilities-urge-nigerian-govt-pass-disability-right-bill.html]
  • Blessing Mary Ocheido, pharmacist, writer, activist [https://platinumintervention.org/directors/]
  • Irene Patrick-Ogbogu, director, Disability Rights Advocacy Center[https://www.icirnigeria.org/women-and-girls-with-disabilities-in-nigeria-are-the-most-vulnerable-groups-but-the-system-doesnt-care/][https://globalvoices.org/2019/08/27/in-nigeria-disability-activists-say-social-stigma-is-greatest-obstacle-to-human-rights/]
  • Ekaete Judith Umoh, human rights activist [http://old.vitalvoices.org/vital-voices-women/featured-voices/ekaete-umoh][https://globalvoices.org/2019/08/27/in-nigeria-disability-activists-say-social-stigma-is-greatest-obstacle-to-human-rights/]

South Africa

  • Women’s Achievement Network for Disability [http://www.cansa.org.za/cansa-wand-creating-awareness-among-disabled-women-to-reduce-cancer-risk/] [http://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=35885] [https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/pics-wand-inspires-girls-with-disabilities-to-reach-for-the-stars-10680783]

Sweden

United States

;A

  • Nan Arbuckle (1952-2001), professor [https://lima.osu.edu/academics/departments/english/dr-nan-arbuckle.html]

;B

  • Nicolette Barischoff, writer, editor, Hugo Award winner[https://uncannymagazine.com/authors/nicolette-barischoff/]
  • Amy Jaffe Barzach, philanthropist [https://www.jweekly.com/1999/08/13/mother-turns-grief-into-a-dream-of-1-000-playgrounds/]
  • Julia Watts Belser, disability studies professor and writer[https://gufaculty360.georgetown.edu/s/contact/00336000014TWyHAAW/julia-watts-belser]
  • Sister Mary Benigna (1889-1975), educator[http://www.nytimes.com/1975/01/05/archives/sister-mary-benigna-85-blind-nun-taught-the-blind-samuel-stern.html]
  • Beverly Bertaina, disability rights activist [https://diva.sfsu.edu/collections/longmoreinstitute/bundles/230594]
  • Jaqueline Boxx, burlesque performer, [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/watch-this-disabled-burlesque-performer-own-her-sexuality_us_5925ca9fe4b0ec129d31c170]
  • Marilyn Brandt Smith, first blind Peace Corps volunteer [https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/vod/vod_23_1/vodwin0816.htm][https://books.google.com/books?id=CwXsAAAAMAAJ&lpg=RA10-PA20&ots=4X-lBCAmPF&dq=Marilyn%20Brandt%20blind&pg=RA10-PA20#v=onepage&q=Marilyn%20Brandt%20blind&f=false]
  • Doris Brennan, Ohio disability rights advocate [https://www.leapinfo.org/files/resources/brennanlegacydonationform.pdf]

;C

  • Anita Cameron Activist, Writer[https://qz.com/1028679/this-woman-has-been-arrested-131-times-for-fighting-for-disability-rights-and-shes-just-warming-up/]
  • Camille Cayley (1902-1968), psychiatrist[https://www.nytimes.com/1968/11/12/archives/camille-cayley-psychiatrist-66-founder-of-courage-inc-to-aid.html]
  • Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD)
  • Helen Cookman, designer [https://blog.mam.org/2019/05/07/functional-fashions/]
  • Ann Cupolo Freeman, activist [https://dredf.org/about-us/people/ann-cupolo-freeman/]

;D

;G

  • Lois Gerage-Lamb (born 1948), educator [https://lakewood.advocatemag.com/2007/01/01/dont-look-down-on-me/]
  • Kay Gruber (1905-1998), blind education in Minnesota[http://www.aph.org/hall/inductees/gruber/]
  • Kathy Guernsey, USAID disability rights administrator[https://www.usaid.gov/who-we-are/organization/katherine-guernsey]

;H

  • Helen Brown Henderson (1919-1997), rights for people with developmental disabilities in Iowa[https://humanrights.iowa.gov/helen-brown-henderson]
  • Diane Hugaert, aka "Diane Hugs", writer and performer [https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8vh5vrj/admin/]
  • Tess Hyman (1904-1996), "Tess of the Meadowlands"[http://www.nytimes.com/1996/11/26/sports/tess-hyman-aide-to-disabled-at-sports-events-dies-at-92.html]

;K

  • June Isaacson Kailes, disability policy consultant[https://www.semel.ucla.edu/nadc/resource/june-isaacson-kailes]
  • Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, disability rights activist, author[http://cpdailyliving.com/the-little-girl-who-crawled-up-the-capitol-steps-25-years-later-jennifer-keelan-and-the-ada/]
  • Deborah Kent/Deborah Kent Stein (1948) scholar on disability and writer of children's stories[https://www.encyclopedia.com/children/scholarly-magazines/kent-deborah-ann-1948],[https://nfb.org//sites/default/files/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm16/bm1604/bm160402.htm],[https://nfb.org//sites/default/files/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm90/brlm9001.htm#12],[https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/1999/feb/10/familyandrelationships.features101]
  • Frances Koestler (1913-1992), editor, writer on blindness [https://www.nytimes.com/1992/02/10/obituaries/frances-koestler-78-expert-on-blindness.html]

;L

  • Johnnie Lacy [https://www.innow.org/2021/02/01/johnnie-lacy/]
  • Joan Leon, disability rights activist [https://diva.sfsu.edu/collections/longmoreinstitute/bundles/230605]

;M

  • Sally Mangold (1935-2005), blind educator in California[http://www.aph.org/hall/inductees/mangold/]
  • Mickie McGraw (born 1941), art therapist [http://clevelandartsprize.org/awardees/mickie_mcgraw.html]

;N

  • Lilibeth Navarro, activist[http://articles.latimes.com/1990-08-16/news/vw-1210_1_civil-rights]

;P

  • Gwendolyn Paradice, writer, Hudson Prize winner[https://blacklawrencepress.com/2019-hudson-prize-winner-gwendolyn-paradice/]
  • Rahnee Patrick, Telling Our Disability Stories [http://www.aboutdisability.com/commentary/?p=497]

;R

  • Karen Rose (businesswoman), based in Berkeley [https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/press-release/blind-taxpayers-sue-the-irs][https://diva.sfsu.edu/collections/longmoreinstitute/bundles/231042]
  • Ann Rosewater, lawyer, policy advisor, writer[https://jlc.org/board/ann-rosewater]

;S

  • Lee Seitz, polio community organizer[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-01-18-vw-1488-story.html][https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-jan-30-me-13693-story.html]
  • Eleanor Smith (disability rights activist) (born 1943), Georgia disability rights activist, counselor[https://digitalcollections.library.gsu.edu/digital/collection/arwg/id/20483/][https://visitability.org/about-concrete-change/meet-the-founder-eleanor-smith/]
  • Clare S. Spackman (1909-1992), occupational therapist[http://www.otcentennial.org/the-100-people/spackman]
  • Colleen Kelly Starkloff, cofounder of Paraquad[https://starkloff.org/colleen-kelly-starkloff-founder-co-director/]
  • Sigrid Stearner (d. 1997), radiation researcher[http://www.nytimes.com/1997/11/30/us/sigrid-stearner-78-radiation-researcher.html]
  • Helen Navran Stein (1923-2010), services for blind students in Iowa[https://humanrights.iowa.gov/helen-navran-stein]

;T

  • Josephine Lister Taylor (1910-1988), blind education in New Jersey[http://www.aph.org/hall/inductees/taylor/]
  • Maria Town, president and CEO of AAPD[https://www.aapd.com/about/maria-town/]

;W

;Z

  • Theda Wiles Zawaiza, policy analyst[https://books.google.com/books?id=TXtv5jaXjcMC&pg=PA12&lpg=PA12&dq=Theda+Wiles+Zawaiza&source=bl&ots=483pK4Om9u&sig=ACfU3U2SgeTkn6xrlwpk72SJCrKk4wMAAg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwig8ePUsarqAhWTrZ4KHUBYAmwQ6AEwBHoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=Theda%20Wiles%20Zawaiza&f=false]

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