There were short speeches from community partners and a tour led by people who would actually use the spaces.

Daniel spoke about the importance of practical support after injury.

Rosa described what it meant to enter a building without being expected to justify every accommodation.

Priya thanked the engineers and clinical advisers who had insisted on testing our assumptions.

When it was my turn, I stood at the microphone and looked out at families, veterans, therapists, and volunteers.

My mother sat in the front row with Katie and Chloe.