The Social History of Learning Disability research group published today a profoundly sad note, which I reproduce below with immense regret:
Mabel Cooper (1944-2013)
We are sad to announce that Mabel Cooper, a long standing member of the SHLD group and friend of the Open University, died on 22 March 2013. Mabel’s life story became famous around the world after it appeared, to great acclaim, in SHLD’s book Forgotten Lives (1997). She was a remarkable woman, inspirational and charismatic, but also generous and warm-hearted. She will be much missed by all her friends and colleagues. You can read Mabel’s obituary here.
Read Mabel’s authobiography here.