25th Anniversary of the FDR Wheelchair Statue - Commemorative Event & Celebration

Name: 25th Anniversary of the FDR Wheelchair Statue - Commemorative Event & Celebration
Start: 2026-05-13T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-13T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Hosted by FDR Memorial Legacy Committee

Date and time

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5:30 PM EDT to 7:30 PM EDT

Location

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
1850 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, DC 20004

Cost

Free

Details

Advocacy

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Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Venue
ASL Interpretation
CART / Live Captioning

About this event

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the FDR Memorial wheelchair statue, honoring the disabled Americans who championed its inclusion. Features speakers including Jim Dickson, Senator Tom Harkin, James Roosevelt, and a performance by disability culture icon Lachi.