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Remembering Bud Rosenfield
It is with deeply heavy hearts that we share on July 10th, we learned that our Ombudsman, Bud Rosenfield, had passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.
Though Bud had only served as the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities since December of 2021, his impact on our office, staff, clients, and stakeholders was immeasurable. While his time as Ombudsman was far too brief, his advocacy career as a champion of the rights of people with disabilities spanned decades. He was dogged in his efforts to promote and enforce the rights, community inclusion, and informed choice of people with all types of disabilities.
Bud will be dearly missed at OMHDD and throughout the disability advocacy community. His career in service to people with disabilities, the passion and energy he brought to his work, and the profound impact he had on both the broader service system and those of us lucky enough to work with him is unmatched. He will be deeply missed by many. For those of us fortunate enough to know him, he will be remembered not just for his professional accomplishments, but for his kind heart, generous nature, and quick wit. Our hearts and prayers go out to Bud’s family and friends as they grieve his profound and unexpected loss.
The world is a bit dimmer without you in it, Bud, but your legacy lives on as we continue your efforts promoting justice, inclusion, dignity, and choice for people with disabilities.
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