Richard Lee Horne

Obituary 

For

Richard Horne

1958-2024

Richard Lee Horne, long-time resident of McLean Gardens in

Northwest Washington DC, passed away at home on November 14th. He

was 66.

Born July 2, 1958 and raised in Norwalk, CT, Richard moved to

Washington DC in 1976. A graduate of The George Washington University,

he earned his undergraduate degree in Special Education in 1980 and an

Ed.D. in 1996. He taught special education students in the DC area for

nearly a decade before joining the Academy for Educational Development

in 1992.

From 1998-2000, he staffed the Presidential Task Force on the

Employment of Adults with Disabilities, which evolved into the Office of

Disability Employment Policy in the US Department of Labor. While at

Labor, Richard played a significant leadership role in assisting the Bureau

of Labor Statistics in developing a statistically valid instrument for

measuring and reporting the labor participation and unemployment rates of

people with disabilities as part of BLS’ monthly survey. He enjoyed being

with friends at a second home on the beach in Rehoboth, MD, playing with

his cats, and promoting the full participation of youth and adults with

disabilities in all aspects of life.

Richard is survived by husband Joseph Moubray; brothers, James

(Renee), Michael (Shelley), Ronald (Linda), David (Joyce), Timothy (Marie),

Eugene (Toni); sister, Caroline (Thomas) Robinson; 14 nieces & nephews;

15 great nieces & nephews; & countless mentees across the country. He

was predeceased by parents James and Michelina, sister MaryEllen, &

brother Robert.

Memorial services are pending. In lieu of flowers, the family requests

donations be made in Richard’s name to the National Alzheimer’s

Association or a “no kill” animal rescue organization.