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April Dunn

1986–2020

United States

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April Dunn (July 6, 1986 – March 28, 2020) was an American disability rights activist. Dunn lived in Louisiana and worked as chair of the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council (LDDC) and for the governor's office. Dunn was best known for helping to advocate for the passage of Act 833 which provides an alternative to graduation for students who are unable to pass standardized tests in the state.

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