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On the Campaign Trail and in the White House: Working Towards Increased Accessibility in Politics
In 1992, Michela Alioto, a wheelchair user on Clinton’s campaign, noticed there was no disability representation. She created a new office, secured interpreters, accessible materials, and pushed for inclusive language. At the White House, she fought for ADA compliance in the West Wing, even threatening legal action. Though access has improved, Alioto says true inclusion is still lacking, with policies lagging behind appearances. Real change requires more than just surface fix
Stasia Winslow
Jun 21, 20254 min read
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