Cohen Receives Easter Seals Award for Work Advancing Access to Transportation for People with Disabilities

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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) received the Outstanding Advocate Award from Easter Seals for his work advancing access to transportation for people with disabilities. Last year, Congressman Cohen’s amendment to provide local transit systems, such as Memphis Area Transit Authority’s MATAplus Service, increased flexibility to enhance and improve paratransit services was included in the final federal highway funding bill.

“I am proud to receive this award from Easter Seals for my work helping people with disabilities, including my amendment in the federal highway bill for paratransit services,” said Congressman Cohen. “It is particularly meaningful as I had polio as a 5-year-old and have some understanding of the needs of people with disabilities. I know my parents would have been proud.”

A photo of Congressman Cohen receiving the award can be found here.