Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins wears a bandana as she crawls up the U.S. Capitol steps on her hands and knees. On her left is a man bending over and on her right a woman moves up the stairs on her back. All three protesters wear matching light blue shirts from the ADAPT organization. In front of them are media personnel with cameras and microphones recording the protest. ​​​​​[Photo Credit: Associated Press]

Surrounded by fellow protesters, 8-year old Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins crawls up the U.S. Capitol steps on her hands and knees. Media personnel stand above the crowd and document the demonstration urging Congress to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act. ​​​​​(Credit: Associated Press)

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The Capitol Crawl

Washington DC
 by
Dominique Mickiewicz

When Congressional delay jeopardized the Americans with Disabilities Act, protesters responded with a powerful demonstration on the Capitol steps.

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Last Updated: May 18, 2022