Area advocates for the disabled hail ruling on housing

URBANA – For years Lester and Barbara Pritchard have campaigned for more rights for people with disabilities.

They know something about the topic. Lester Pritchard has cerebral palsy, which affects his speech and keeps him in a wheelchair. Barbara is visually impaired.

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