Courageous Spirit, Warrior, Visionary, Most Remarkable Mother!
On June 13, 2005, the world lost a respected attorney, a passionate advocate, and a champion of justice. Some of us personally lost a colleague, a mentor, a friend, and a hero.
Some of her accomplishments include:
- Deb tirelessly served the community - she was Executive Director of Carolina Legal Assistance, a non-profit law project, for 23 years.
- Deb was a lawyer's lawyer - she successfully led litigation in the landmark cases Willie M. and Thomas S.
- Deb nurtured collaboration - she created and supported coalitions that continue to advance the rights of people with disabilities, such as the Special Needs Federation and the Victims with Disabilities Task Force.
- Deb was an innovator - she spearheaded the passage of a new law ensuring the safe use of seclusion and restraint in schools, known as The Deborah Greenblatt Act.
- Deb was a legal warrior - she led the fight for major disability law reform, such as amending the guardianship statute to allow persons with disabilities to retain some of their rights when a guardian is appointed.
- Deb was an acknowledged leader - she received numerous awards, including the Julian T. Pierce Award for Outstanding Advocacy to All and the Bertha Holt Juvenile Justice Award for contributions to juvenile justice and children’s rights.
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