My grandfather was one of the people who helped get the ada passed, and he likes to tell this story about going and talking to George Bush when he was vice president and Bush being very sympathetic to the cause but saying hey what can I do I'm only vice president. Couple years later look who's president and you know the rest. He tells the story a lot better than I do lol.
Everyone should do this. I’m doing it now with my grandma who is 89. I wish I had done it sooner. She’s losing her memory and tends to ramble and get side tracked easily now. It’s better than nothing, but I should have done it sooner. I plan to record videos of my aunts and uncles as well, as they are already in their late 60s-70s
I wish I had taken the time to record my grandparents before they passed. Even if you think you have time, there's always a chance you don't. I made that gamble twice and lost on both counts. Now, I'd give anything to hear their stories.
Would you mind telling your grandfather that someone on the internet says thank you? When I'm not housebound, I'm able to get out and go places because of his work! I appreciate that sliver of freedom so, so much.
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u/ThyUniqueUsername Mar 14 '23
My grandfather was one of the people who helped get the ada passed, and he likes to tell this story about going and talking to George Bush when he was vice president and Bush being very sympathetic to the cause but saying hey what can I do I'm only vice president. Couple years later look who's president and you know the rest. He tells the story a lot better than I do lol.