"Maybe it was helping somebody tie their shoes and the next moment, maybe it was helping feed them, or maybe it was raising money through the fun run, or maybe it was negotiating with federal officials,"
"Very, very rarely do you find people that can, can do what needs to be done and not go around boasting about it,"
"I'm going, 'Wait a minute, I'm calling you to ask you how you are,'"
"If you mention disability to an average crowd, it's gonna, think of something negative. Bob and others may help people make that shift,"
Bob Kafka, 79, died at his Austin home. He organized with ADAPT to push for policy change and practical supports for people with disabilities. Kafka became paralyzed after a 1973 car accident and, with his wife Stephanie Thomas, prioritized dignity and helping others adjust to disability. He was an Army veteran who served in Vietnam and spent most of his life in Texas. Kafka combined attention to federal bureaucracy mechanics with grassroots organizing, frequently attended protests, and fostered a selfless community focused on both immediate assistance and systemic change.
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