Our dear friend and fellow campaigner Victoria (Vicky) Waddington has died peacefully, at home after a long illness.
Vicky will be remembered for her dedication to the fight for accessible public transport. She was one of the founder members of the Campaign for Accessible Transport (CAT) as well as supporting other disabled activists in their fight for an equal society.
Due to a gradual deterioration in her health over the years, Vicky was unable to continue taking an active part in direct protest. However, with the support of her partner, disabled artist and activist Allan Sutherland, she continued to keep herself informed and involved with the UK disabled people’s movement.
Vicky will be sadly missed by many of us who campaigned with her through the 1980’s and 90’s. Her sense of humour, and her concern for the welfare of those who campaigned with her helped set the safe-guarding parameters for future protest.
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A caricature of Vicky Waddington is seen standing in front of a large green bus and holding a large sign that reads ‘Campaign for Accessible Transport’. She is saying: “We will ride!”
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