North Marion student who placed 2nd in states Disability Essay Contest this weeks Davis and Elkins Excellence in Education [Video]

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -Recently winners of the 2024 Disability History Essay were announced; and North Marion High School’s own Jordan Cox placed 2nd in District 2. The contest gave high school seniors the task of doing some research and then displaying their knowledge of the disability rights movement. The movement dates back to the 1800′s; and has fought for the civil rights of people with disabilities. Striving to ensure no one with disabilities can be discriminated in any aspect of public life. Due to the movement major victories like the 1990 American with Disabilities act was passed; as well as the subsequent ADA Amendments act of 2008. Cox is one of 11 winners throughout the state and although he didn’t win the grand prize, he still took home very important lessons.

” Definitely opened my eyes to how bad it could’ve been beforehand, and how much it definitely has improved over the …