Thomas Francis Hehir, 1950-2022

Mr. Hehir, who was a strong advocate for children with disabilities, passed away in June

Thomas Francis Hehir, Ed.D., who served as director for the Office of Special Education Programs in the US Department of Education, died on 22 June 2022 in Boston, MA. He was 73 years old. He was a strong advocate for inclusion and recognizing the humanity of individuals with disabilities.