Actor and disability rights advocate Selma Blair has helped President Joe Biden salute the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star in Hollywood hits like “Legally Blonde” and “Cruel Intentions.”.
President Joe Biden walks with actress Selma Blair and Blair's service dog Scout as they arrive for an event to celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in Washington. , displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star in Hollywood hits like “Legally Blonde” and “Cruel Intentions.”
“I feel so powerful all of a sudden,” laughed Blair. Then, indicating a handheld microphone in addition to the one she was using affixed to the podium, she said, “I don’t need this. This is for someone else, correct?”Blair, 51, is known for a number of memorable late ’90s/early ’00’s movie roles and her modeling career. In recent years she's become a leading face of disability rights, calling herself Monday"a proud disabled woman.
“The push towards equity continues,” Blair said. “Our laws and policies must reflect that our disabled lives are not of lesser value."
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