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August 5 Houston, Tex. John Cowen […]
When
1981-08-05
Description
August 5 Houston, Tex. John Cowen Kellerman, a Canadian, received a special citation for "outstanding efforts in advocacy for the human rights of disabled persons," by Rev. Troy Perry, moderator of the Board of Elders of the MCC, at the MCC's conference. Kellerman had cerebral palsy and had been active in the fight for disabled rights for fourteen years; he also worked for gay rights. His life story was detailed in the documentary feature film A Fine Line (1981).
