Deb Wisniewski's Blog – December 2011 Archive (1)
Jayn Wittenmyer ~ Aug 28, 1937 - Dec 19, 2011
On Monday, December 19, 2011, Wisconsin's disability community lost one of our dearest friends. Jayn Wittemyer, of Mt. Horeb, passed away at the age of 74. We are all saddened by this great loss.
Everyone who met Jayn soon knew what a dynamo she was - a straight-talking, energetic advocate for people with disabilities. Her belief in every human being was unshakeable and her passion for the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities was boundless.
Jayn worked as the…
ContinueAdded by Deb Wisniewski on December 21, 2011 at 9:35am — 7 Comments
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