Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins

Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins is an American disability rights advocate who gained recognition as a child for her activism in the 1980s. She, who uses a wheelchair due to cerebral palsy, participated in the 1990 Capitol Crawl, a powerful protest advocating for the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Her actions and voice helped raise awareness about accessibility and equal rights for people with disabilities, contributing significantly to one of the most comprehensive civil rights laws in the United States. Her activism continues to inspire efforts toward greater inclusion and disability rights.