John D. Kemp | |
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 Kemp in 2011 | |
| Born | 1949 (age 74–75) |
| Nationality | American |
| Organization(s) | Viscardi Center, Henry Viscardi School |
John D. Kemp (born 1949) is an American disability rights leader who co-founded the American Association of People with Disabilities and is currently the president and chief executive of the Lakeshore Foundation in Birmingham, Alabama.[1]
Owing to a congenital anomaly he was born without arms and legs and uses four prostheses, and he is widely respected for inspiring and empowering people with disabilities.[2] He has occupied several top posts in the leading disability and nonprofit organizations. In 2011, he was hired as president and CEO of the Viscardi Center and the Henry Viscardi School.[3]
- ^ Rebman, Stephanie (2021-07-22). "John D. Kemp named president and CEO of Lakeshore Foundation". Birmingham Business Journal. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
- ^ "Disabilities leader to receive 2014 Dole Leadership Prize". The University of Kansas.
- ^ "The Viscardi Centre".