Election of war veteran puts focus on wheelchair access at Colorado Capitol

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Election of war veteran puts focus on wheelchair access at Colorado Capitol

Ortiz hopes changes made for him will improve accessibility for all
Former combat aviator for the U.S. Army, David Ortiz greets a well-wisher on the state House floor during Military Appreciation Day Friday Feb. 1, 2019. Ortiz, who uses a wheelchair, has been elected to the House and modifications are now being made to the Capitol to be more accessible.
With the coming arrival of state Rep.-elect David Ortiz, a military veteran who uses a wheelchair, the Capitol in Denver is being updated ahead of the next legislative session to make it more accessible.
With the coming arrival of state Rep.-elect David Ortiz, a military veteran who uses a wheelchair, the Capitol in Denver is being updated ahead of the next legislative session to make it more accessible.

Election of war veteran puts focus on wheelchair access at Colorado Capitol

Former combat aviator for the U.S. Army, David Ortiz greets a well-wisher on the state House floor during Military Appreciation Day Friday Feb. 1, 2019. Ortiz, who uses a wheelchair, has been elected to the House and modifications are now being made to the Capitol to be more accessible.
With the coming arrival of state Rep.-elect David Ortiz, a military veteran who uses a wheelchair, the Capitol in Denver is being updated ahead of the next legislative session to make it more accessible.
With the coming arrival of state Rep.-elect David Ortiz, a military veteran who uses a wheelchair, the Capitol in Denver is being updated ahead of the next legislative session to make it more accessible.