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Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth says she made an early decision to make her entire office fully accessible to those with disabilities. Joshua Roberts
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates meets with constituents in her Cannon House congressional office in Washington, D.C. Joshua Roberts
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates in her office in Washington, D.C. Joshua Roberts photo
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates meets with constituents in her Cannon House congressional office in Washington, D.C. Joshua Roberts
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates attends a meeting in her Cannon House congressional office in Washington, D.C. Joshua Roberts
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates said the wheelchair, canes and prosthetics she uses are “just tools” to help her get around most efficiently. Joshua Roberts photo
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates meets with constituents in her Cannon House congressional office in Washington, D.C. Joshua Roberts
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates in her office in Washington, D.C. Joshua Roberts photo
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates in her office in Washington, D.C. Joshua Roberts photo
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, a double-amputee Iraq War veteran, aims to be a voice for both veteran and disability issues. Joshua Roberts
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates said the wheelchair, canes and prosthetics she uses are “just tools” to help her get around most efficiently. Joshua Roberts photo
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates attends a meeting in her office in Washington, D.C. Joshua Roberts photo
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates attends a meeting in her office in Washington, D.C. Joshua Roberts photo
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates attends a meeting in her office in Washington, D.C. Joshua Roberts photo
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth encountered a basic hurdle as she prepared to move into her congressional office in Washington, D.C. — the heavy wooden doors were impossible for a person in a wheelchair to open. She’s since had an automatic opener installed. Joshua Roberts
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