Nick Dupree | |
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 Dupree in February 2004 | |
| Born | Nicholas Folk Dupree February 23, 1982 |
| Died | February 18, 2017 (aged 34) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Disability rights activist, artist, writer |
| Known for | Nick's Crusade |
| Partner | Alejandra Ospina |
Nicholas Folk Dupree (February 23, 1982 – February 18, 2017)[1] was an American disability rights activist and writer.[2][3][4][5] His campaign, labelled "Nick's Crusade," resulted in a special program for 30 ventilator-dependent Alabamians (including himself and his younger brother) to continue home care after they turn 21 years old.[4][5]
- ^ BA Haller (18 February 2017). "Media dis&dat: Medicaid reform advocate, writer, blogger, artist, disability rights activist Nick Dupree dies". Media-dis-n-dat.blogspot.com.au. Retrieved 2017-02-21.
- ^ "Disabled college student's future depends on ruling". The Associated Press. 8 February 2003. Archived from the original on 17 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- ^ Shapiro, Joseph (12 February 2003). "A Medicaid Victory". NPR. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
- ^ a b Reynolds, Dave (19 February 2003). "Nick Dupree's Crusade Pays Off". Inclusion Daily Express. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- ^ a b "This Day in Disability History". Independence Today. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.