Moments from Washington
The D.C. Mission
Photo album
Advocacy, connection, and access in practice.
Explore 20 photos from our time in Washington. Each photo includes a caption and description. Select a photo for a larger view, or follow its full-size link.
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01. Together on Capitol Hill
The advocacy group stands on the Capitol lawn beneath a blue sky.
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02. Preparing for the days ahead
Isabelle sits at a table with a laptop and Braille device.
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03. On the way through Washington
Rob takes a group selfie on a tree-lined Washington sidewalk.
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04. At the U.S. Capitol
Members of the group gather in front of the U.S. Capitol.
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05. Moving through the Capitol
Isabelle, wearing a green dress, travels along a wide corridor with her white cane.
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06. Traveling between buildings
Four members of the group sit together in a Capitol subway car.
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07. Inside a hearing room
The group gathers around tables in a wood-paneled hearing room.
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08. Exploring a tactile map
Isabelle and two other visitors explore a raised map in a marble hall.
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09. Around the table
The group sits around a long conference table, with Rob nearest the camera.
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10. A stop on Capitol Hill
Five members of the group pose beside an office entrance and flags.
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11. Access through touch
Visitors explore the details of a large tactile building model.
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12. A view of the Capitol
Sunlight falls across the U.S. Capitol and the green lawn in front of it.
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13. A moment on the lawn
Three members of the group stand together with the Capitol behind them.
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14. Connections on Capitol Hill
Six members of the group pose together on the Capitol lawn.
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15. Isabelle at the microphone
Isabelle holds a microphone while seated at a meeting table.
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16. Time for conversation
Participants sit around a conference table as a man holds a microphone.
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17. Gathered together
The group poses for a photo in a room with a red wall.
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18. A stop at Union Station
Members of the group stand beneath the tall arches of Union Station.
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19. Inside the Library of Congress
The group gathers around a long table in an ornate Library of Congress room.
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20. Braille and tactile access
Isabelle explores a Braille and tactile guide at a Library of Congress table.
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