Disability Services in DC + The Colorful History of a Political Landmark

DISABILITY SERVICES IN DC : As a child, the public school system labeled her a 'fire hazard' because she used a wheelchair. In the decades since then, Judith Heumann has become a passionate advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. She talks with Kojo about her career, and what motivated her to tackle the challenge of leading the District of Columbia's new Department of Disability Services. (39 min.) THE COLORFUL HISTORY OF A POLITICAL LANDMARK: Tourists walking down Pennsylvania Avenue toward the White House often overlook the Wilson Building, the ornate home of the District's municipal government. But that building has its fair share of history -- —d it's now celebrating its hundredth anniversary. We explore the highs and lows of the D.C. governments run in its historic home. (13 min.)