Meeting with Congressman John Yarmuth

I had the opportunity to meet United States Congressman John Yarmuth today. Congressman Yarmuth and his staff were incredibly receptive to the Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky program, in part because of the strong relationship MWKY 2007, Sherry Hixenbaugh, established there.

Congressman Yarmuth and I covered many important topics, but he was particularly interested in my stance on two particular issues:

• The need to ensure US service personnel returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have access to state-of-the-art rehabilitation for ambulatory and traumatic brain injuries, and that their care includes family counseling and mental health services; and


• Attention to disabled students' access to postsecondary education and financial assistance during reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.

I was thrilled to meet Congressman Yarmuth, and am confident I will be working with his office throughout my reign.