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The Americans with Disabilities Act—Then and Now

2019 IAAF Keynote Address

Tony Coelho, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California’s 15th district (January 3, 1979 – June 15, 1989)

Congressman Coelho shares his experience sponsoring the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and how living with epilepsy fueled his passion for this legislation.

 

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