“Because I live in a political environment, I was ridiculed and made fun of,” said the senator during a hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging
before the 2022 midterm elections, became emotional when speaking about the challenges people with disabilities face on Thursday.of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, the senator showed the room a transcription app he uses to help him communicate with staff and “fully participate in this meeting” — a common tool for people with auditory processing or hearing issues.
“Because I live in a political environment, I was ridiculed and made fun of because I wasn’t able to process things at times,” he said, his voice breaking as he addressed the witnesses testifying at the hearing. “I’m so sorry that I’m sure many of you had to go through this kind of thing,” Fetterman continued. “I was lucky enough to go through my life, the vast majority of that, without this kind of disability that I have.”
At the hearing, “Unlocking the Virtual Front Door: Ensuring Accessible Government Technology for People with Disabilities, Older Adults, and Veterans,” he spotlighted the lack of awareness and understanding about accommodations necessary for certain disabilities. Republicans in recent weeks have criticized and outright mocked the Pennsylvania lawmaker, from scrutinizing his choice to wear casual clothes in Congress to making bizarre body double“I admire everyone that has to kind of live with these kind of struggles, and prevail over them,” Fetterman said on Thursday.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
John Fetterman gives Republicans an ultimatumAmid a possible government shutdown, Senator John Fetterman said he would wear a suit if House Republicans agree to his conditions to prevent the shutdown.
Leer más »
- Video shows Sen. John Fetterman, not a body double, with tattoos intactSen. John Fetterman’s forearm tattoos were sometimes obscured in a recent viral video, reigniting speculation that the P
Leer más »
ANALYSIS: Does John Fetterman Really Want to Be a Senator?On the menu today: Pennsylvania senator John Fetterman thinks everyone is being ridiculous for getting hung up on the Senate dress code — revoked...
Leer más »
John Fetterman’s questionable taste in clothes is good for the systemSometimes we can effectuate change just by insisting on being who we are.
Leer más »
Fashion Notes: The Insincerity of John Fetterman's Hoodie, ExplainedJohn Fetterman's anti-decorum work uniform has the entire country asking: Even if you can wear a hoodie and shorts to work, should you?
Leer más »