Disability Rights Ohio attorney David Scott has an 'activist's resume' as President of Sierra Club Board

July 31, 2013 / David Scott

Disability Rights Ohio attorney David Scott has been involved with the Sierra Club for decades, and on May 18 was elected President of the environmental group's Board of Directors. All Rise, the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law's magazine, has written a profile about David and his work, including his efforts on behalf of people with disabilities:

In addition to the obligations Scott tackled in that volunteer role, he also has had a busy practice with Disability Rights Ohio, the federally designated protection and advocacy agency for individuals with disabilities. He has concentrated mostly on accessibility and fair housing issues. “It’s also idealistic work, and it’s given me a feeling for how revolutionary the Americans with Disabilities Act was when it was adopted,” he said. “It’s generally making America a more accessible place, and that involves individuals with myriad different needs.”

Read the full article on the Moritz website: With Eyes on the Horizon: Alumnus leads Sierra Club's efforts to combat climate change