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Archived newspaper article that reads: CONGRESS A Crawl-In At the Capitol There had never been such a sight at the entrance to the U.S. Capitol. Dozens of disabled people abandoned their wheelchairs and crawled up the steep stone steps on knees, elbows and backs. The climb was not really necessary. The Capitol is equipped with ramps and elevators for wheelchairs. But the point was to rally support for the Americans with Disabilities Act, which would require public buildings and transportation systems to accommodate the disabled. One major obstacle to passage of the bill is the fear of small-business groups that it might be amended to allow disabled people to bring damage suits if they are discriminated against. To prevent an avalanche of court cases, the Justice Department has urged Congress to specify the circumstances under which the disabled could sue for damages. A compromise is expected. PHOTO (by Terry Ashe): Very dark image of several people climbing the steps. One is holding a sign which reads in part "Americans with Disabilities Act." Behind the climbers is part of the capitol building with columns. Caption reads: Making a point, the disabled surmount the Capitol steps.

Watch: ADAPT Footage from 1990’s Capitol Crawl (Audio Description)

July 23, 2026| Government, Home Page, items of interest, Videos|

On March 12, 1990, disability rights activists took part in a landmark protest in support of the Americans... Read More → Watch: ADAPT Footage from 1990’s Capitol Crawl (Audio Description)

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DOJ Publishes Legal Opinion on Landmark Olmstead v. LC Supreme Court Ruling

June 25, 2026| Government, Home Page, items of interest, News|

A 1999 U.S. Supreme Court case (Olmstead v. L.C.) ruled that isolating people with disabilities by... Read More → DOJ Publishes Legal Opinion on Landmark Olmstead v. LC Supreme Court Ruling

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HB37 Signed by Governor Spanberger

June 11, 2026| Government, News, VA Medicaid Waivers|

Governor Spanberger signed HB37 (“Developmental disability waivers; financial eligibility standards,... Read More → HB37 Signed by Governor Spanberger

A 3D illustration of a maze with a large dollar sign at the exit. A small businessperson figure holding a briefcase stands at the entrance, looking toward the maze. A large human hand reaches down and touches the entrance wall to guide them. Text reads "Federal Budget Discussion, Wednesday, August 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm, @ ECI or virtual"

ECI to Hold Meeting to Discuss Federal Budget

July 25, 2025| Events, Government|

The federal budget was passed by Congress and signed by the President.  ECI will hold a meeting to... Read More → ECI to Hold Meeting to Discuss Federal Budget

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Congress Passes “One Big Beautiful Bill”

July 7, 2025| Government, News, Staff|

Last week, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, and President Trump signed it into law on Friday. The... Read More → Congress Passes “One Big Beautiful Bill”

Flyer for town hall. Text reads: Impacts of Federal Workforce Funding & Reductions Town Hall. Del. Bonita Anthony & Del. Michael Feggans. Moderated by Dr. Eric Claville. Thursday, June 12th 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lambert's Point Recreation center - Gymnasium, 1251 W 42nd Street, Norfolk, VA. Delegate Anthony and Delegate Feggans are pictured on the right of the flyer. Their campaign logos and disclaimers are on the bottom left, along with a QR code and link to register.

Joint Community Town Hall on Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions

May 30, 2025| Events, Government|

Delegates Bonita Anthony (Norfolk/Chesapeake) and Michael Feggans (Virginia Beach) are members of the House... Read More → Joint Community Town Hall on Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions

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Federally Funded Programs

April 24, 2025| Events, Government|

The federal Administration and the U.S. Congress continue efforts to develop a new federal budget for the... Read More → Federally Funded Programs

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