Alaska disability advocates praise progress and push for more at state Capitol

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: March 21, 2026

Words: 1,485

Last Updated: 12 hours, 47 minutes ago

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Judy Edwards and her son Eric traveled from Palmer to advocate for people with disabilities at the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau this week, and now one part of that process is a bit easier.

A newly installed universal changing station on the first floor of the Capitol is a clean, safe space for people who need assistance when using the restroom. The changing station is adult-size and adjustable, for people who use adult …

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