Doro Koch, Daughter of President George H.W. Bush, Shares Insight into What Signing the ADA into Law Meant to Father

In this episode of Disability Matters, Joyce Bender interviews Doro Bush Koch, daughter of the late President George H.W. Bush, about her family's legacy in disability rights, particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Doro shares personal anecdotes about her father's commitment to justice and civil rights for people with disabilities, highlighting his own experience with Parkinson's later in life. They discuss the impact of the ADA, the challenges that remain in employment for people with disabilities, and the importance of kindness and inclusion. Jennifer Mathis provides a news segment on budget reconciliation and its potential negative impacts on Medicaid and healthcare coverage for people with disabilities. Doro also discusses her work with BB&R (a wellness consulting company) and Conservation Nation, emphasizing the connection between personal health and planetary health. The episode concludes with Doro's advice for young people with disabilities and a quote from President George H.W. Bush on ending exclusion.