The Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice spreads awareness in Superior

The Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice parked at City Center Park in Superior on Thursday, for their tour for advocacy across the United States.

Marilee Adamski-Amith traveled with the caravan, and as a woman born with disabilities herself, the organization hits close to home.

“I am a disability advocate. I was born without arms and legs. And so, advocating for disability rights is a passion for me. And so, I am here to promote the disability vote. We are trying to get more voters out at the polls this year. And so, I am here to promote that,” said Adamski-Smith.

The caravan stopped in Superior, spreading advocacy and support for people with disabilities. Their goal is to inform the public about the importance to register to vote and support their disabled neighbors. 

“Most importantly, we are committed to creating a large population of people with disabilities along with their friends, family, and allies who are not only registered to vote but informed on the issues and aware of the power of their voices and their votes,” said Adamski-Smith.

The Duluth community now adds another day of awareness to the calendar as the caravan of disability freedom and justice made their mark on the Twin Ports.

“It’s my great pleasure as the mayor of Duluth to officially proclaim today, July 15th, as Disability Justice Awareness Day in the City of Duluth,” said Roger Reinert, Mayor of Duluth.

Reinert offered his support, sharing that his familial ties closely connect him to cause.

“I’ve got my little sister visiting right now who has transportation limitations and it’s never as acute to me as it is when she visits, how difficult it can be to move around in our community if you can’t drive your own car,” said Reinert.

The Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice will stop next in Menomonie, Wisconsin on July 17th. For more information on the organization and their legislative efforts, go to thedisabilitycaravan.com.