WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement by Chair Tom Perez, Disability Caucus Chair Tony Coehlo and Disability Caucus Honorary Chair Judy Heumann on the death of disability rights advocate Marca Bristo:

"Every time Marca Bristo was told something couldn't be done, she went ahead and did it. From founding Access Living in Chicago to helping pass the Americans with Disabilities Act, Marca spent her life championing the rights, . . .