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Aug. 11, 2025: Disability rights movement sprouted in Colorado; No summer lull for legislature

By Ryan Warner
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A group of protesters who use wheelchairs stop traffic to raise awareness of the lack of accessibility regarding the Regional Transportation District (RTD) buses. A sign on the left reads: "Taxation without transportation!" with the handicapped symbol drawn on the poster.
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A group of protesters who use wheelchairs stop traffic to raise awareness of the lack of accessibility regarding the Regional Transportation District (RTD) buses.

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Aug. 11, 2025: Disability rights movement sprouted in Colorado; No summer lull for legislature

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.

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