As the first person to use a wheelchair elected to the Colorado State Legislature, David has fundamentally changed the landscape and narrative at the Capitol. Because of him and his work, the Capitol and the House Chambers are now wheelchair accessible, and David has helped the Capitol pass the most groundbreaking disability rights legislation in decades. Expanding accessibility and disability rights is not only a personal matter for David, but it affects all of our lives. Making Colorado accessible opens the doors to new opportunities for everyone and allows us to keep doing what we love, even if we are temporarily or permanently disabled by an injury or accident.
In his first term, David passed first-in-the-nation disability rights laws, including
Making Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act a part of Colorado Law.
Giving wheelchair users the Right to Repair their own wheelchairs, so they can quickly have their mobility and freedom back.
Requiring car rental companies to make accessible features available on their website, so EVERYONE can enjoy and explore our great state.
Expanded the equitable right to vote for Coloradans with print disabilities the option to securely cast their vote electronically so they can exercise their right to vote from home like every other Coloradan.
Created the Postsecondary Services Advisory committee, which will improve higher education for students with disabilities.