It seems the USA is at a critical crossroads. Tuesday we will choose a new president and decide who will make laws and policies in the congress. These men and women who are on our ballots are often called “representatives.” And here’s my question for you, do they truly represent you?

Do you feel like your elected representatives know the kinds of things you deal with? Or do they look at the Americans with Disabilities Act and think they’ve done everything they need to do for people in wheelchairs?

If you had 5 minutes with your senator or congressman, what would you say? What would you ask him to do for you? What perspective about life in a wheelchair could you share with him or her?

And have you studied the healthcare plans from the Obama and McCain campaigns? Do you feel that those plans accommodate your needs? Which do you prefer?