Eric Peterson
1959-2005
Eric Peterson, 46, a
disability rights advocate from Minneapolis, died October 3rd of
complications from diabetes. Eric was involved on boards with the
Minneapolis Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities, VSA
arts of Minnesota, Minnesota Association of Community Theatres,
and his Linden Hills Neighborhood Association. He received the
2002 Jaehny Award for his efforts toward making the arts accessible
for people with disabilities. He is survived by his mother Peggy
and two brothers, Raymond and Steven.