COLORADO SPRINGS ~ Gov. Jared Polis visited Access Mandala, an installation by Access Gallery that depicts the history of disability rights advocacy in Colorado, according to a state news release.

The artwork is one of 22 installations commissioned for the America 250–Colorado 150 celebration, which honors Colorado communities and the state's 150-year history.

Polis said the piece draws on the history of disability rights in Colorado, including the "Gang of 19," whose members staged public transit protests in the summer of 1978. He said the state had made progress toward ensuring people with disabilities can thrive, while describing that goal as part of building a "Colorado For All."

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Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera said Colorado's role in the disability civil rights movement made the installation a fitting part of the statewide project. She said Access Gallery supports artists with disabilities and that the artwork would help preserve their contributions to the state's history.

The release said Polis visited the installation with state Sen. Tony Exum and Access Gallery staff.

The Office of the Lt. Governor released a documentary last year, "A Colorado for All: A Legacy of Accessibility," as part of the America 250–Colorado 150 celebration. The release said the film highlights Colorado's history of advancing disability rights and the work that remains to achieve inclusion in workplaces, classrooms and communities.

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