In the time of FDR, he felt it would not have been politically expedient for him to be seen often in his wheelchair. He thought people would take that as a sign of weakness. |
It was a shame, disgrace and embarrassment to have his wheelchair hidden in this memorial when in fact he used it every day of his life. |
This is a great victory for the disability community. But, you know, it's also a larger victory for the many people who in their lives in one way or another triumph over adversity. |