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Disability rights movement sprouted in Colorado

Several People using wheelchairs position themselves in front of and beside a large city bus on a busy street. One person holds a sign reading “Taxation Without Transportation” with a wheelchair access symbol, while cars wait behind.

The Americans with Disabilities Act became law 35 years ago. Coloradans reflect on our state's pivotal role and on the progress still to be made. Then, ahead of a special session of the state legislature, a look at a bad budget gap and some bad behavior. Plus, the season three premiere of Systemic, CPR's podcast about changemakers.

“They blocked buses in Denver, busted up curbs, crawled up the US. Capitol steps. Activism that led to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

35 years later, it can still be a daily battle.

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-CPR - Colorado Matters

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