Colorado’s first lawmaker in wheelchair leads to changes in state’s capitol
The election of Democrat David Ortiz has spotlighted the lack of accessibility around Colorado’s capitol building. The U.S. Army veteran uses a wheelchair and is not able to get everywhere he needs to be in the 130-year-old building. Changes have been made, but more are still needed. Ortiz enters the Senate and House chambers through…
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Colorado’s first lawmaker in wheelchair leads to changes in state’s capitol
The election of Democrat David Ortiz has spotlighted the lack of accessibility around Colorado’s capitol building. The U.S. Army veteran uses a wheelchair and is not able to get everywhere…
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