November 2007 Every elected official has his share of dissenters who voice sincere concerns from a different perspective. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, 49, a T12-L1 para for 23 years, is no exception, even within the disability community. His most controversial issue from a disability viewpoint is the state's claim of sovereign immunity from some provisions of the ADA. Some members of ADAPT, including Bob Kafka and Stephanie Thomas [New Mobility's latest People of the Year - see January 2007], are ang...

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