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Jacobus tenBroek
American lawyer
Jacobus tenBroek | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1911-07-06)July 6, 1911 Alberta, Canada |
| Died | March 27, 1968(1968-03-27) (aged 56) Berkeley, California |
| Occupation(s) | Activist, Author, Professor |
| Known for | Activism for individuals with disabilities |
Jacobus tenBroek (1911–1968) was an American disability rights activist, historian and political scientist.
Early life
TenBroek was born in Alberta, Canada in 1911.[1] He became partially blind at the age of 7 due to an accident with a bow and arrow.[1][2] His remaining eyesight deteriorated, and he was completely blind by age 14.[2] His mother decided to move the family to California so tenBroek could attend a state school for the blind.[2][1]
In 1934, tenBroek graduated from the University of California with a degree in history.
He graduated with the highest honors.[1] He went on to earn a master's degree in