The Matter with Megan An Open Letter to Senator Harkin from a Senate Intern |

23 years ago you did an incredible thing. You acknowledged that disabled people have been treated for centuries as second class citizens and moved to attempt to solve the problem.You told Congress that disabled people are people. You told the American people I mattered. You wrote a law, the Americans with disabilities act. And it was passed.
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You’ve brought to light glaring loopholes that make navigating daily life a continued constant struggle. Accessibility is a right, not a granted favor. I’m sure you know that, too.
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Thank you. It was because of you that I was able to work there at all. In the wake of your retirement, know that your work mattered, at least to this intern.

Most Appreciatively yours,

Megan

July 25, 2013
 

[Senator Tom Harkin serves as the Chairperson of the HELP - Health Education, Employment and Pensions Committee of the United States Senate.

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act  in 1990 by U.S. President George H.W. Bush.
[Read Megan Barron's entire letter posted on her blog:
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