Help Recreate the Historic Coalition
In the 1990s, during the campaign to add the FDR wheelchair statue, more than 50 disability organizations publicly lent their names in support. For this 25th Anniversary in 2026 of the FDR Wheelchair Statue and completion of the FDR Memorial, we hope to recreate that historic coalition of disability organizations. Participation will signal that this milestone is valued by leaders and communities alike, and that the FDR wheelchair statue continues to stand as a powerful symbol of strength, visibility, and pride for disabled individuals around the world. Please see here for sponsorship opportunities. Link to text-based version.
Disability Organizations that have Endorsed and Donated to this Anniversary:
The Lakeshore Foundation - In Honor of John Kemp - Gold-Level Sponsor
The Arc of the United States - Bronze-Level Sponsor
Bender Leadership Academy
Museum of Disability History at The Viscardi Center
Disability Endorsing Organizations:
Coelho Center for Disability Law, Policy, and Innovation
CommunicationFIRST
Disability Rights California
Paralyzed Veterans of America