Andrés J. Gallegos, Esq.

Disability Civil Rights Lawyer & Chair of the National Council of Disability (NCD)

Andrés Gallegos (1960-2023) was a disability civil rights lawyer, a person with quadriplegia, and the NCD chairman from 2021-2023. His embracement of his own disability gave him the strength to champion equity in healthcare, accessibility, and the empower others with disabilities nationwide.

 

Explore the following resources to learn more about his life and legacy as a Leader in the Disability Rights Movement:

Resources

In Memory of Andrés Gallegos

Melange Magazine Interview by Taylor Mulcahy

Misperceptions Of People With Disabilities Lead To Low-Quality Care: How Policy Makers Can Counter The Harm And Injustice

National Council on Disability