Senator Ben Cardin on Twitter: "Maryland native Becca Meyers is a two-time Paralympian and six-time medalist with three gold medals. It is disgraceful that she was denied essential and reasonable accommodations, which led to her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics. Our Paralympic athletes deserve better.… https://t.co/dZKFQ5rRx5"

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Maryland native Becca Meyers is a two-time Paralympian and six-time medalist with three gold medals. It is disgraceful that she was denied essential and reasonable accommodations, which led to her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics. Our Paralympic athletes deserve better.https://twitter.com/becca_meyers/status/1417448304535814145 …

Becca MeyersVerified account @becca_meyers

Heartbroken to share that I’m withdrawing from the Tokyo Paralympic Games. The USOPC has repeatedly denied my reasonable and essential accommodation because of my disability, leaving me no choice. Full statement below: pic.twitter.com/p9tKsbPip2

7:39 AM - 20 Jul 2021

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1. Joe Platania‏ @BaltimoreJoeyP Jul 20
  Replying to @SenatorCardin @WBALPete
  
  @becca_meyer$ i$ one of the mo$t $ucce$$ful Olympian$ our area ha$ ever produced or WILL ever produce! $HAMEFUL what wa$ done to her!
  
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1. Cynthia Leary‏ @Cynthia_RGL Jul 20
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  Absurd ruling!
  
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1. Not a “Karen”‏ @karbbev Jul 20
  Replying to @SenatorCardin
  
  Thank you Senator for bringing attention to this tragic & absurd ruling. #StandwithBecca
  
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1. Allison‏ @Allison41891537 Jul 20
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  Thank you for taking notice! #Disability #DisabilityPride
  
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1. ArtLover‏ @BethesdaBabe Jul 20
  Replying to @SenatorCardin
  
  Thank you for speaking out- this assists all disabled people. But I am so sorry this is happening. Shame on them!
  
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1. Sandra Strange ‏ @bisbeegirl2 Jul 20
  Replying to @SenatorCardin
  
  As I empathize with ur cause. There r a lot of rules that have changed bcz of Covid-19 & even worse the Delta Variant. R u withdrawing bcz the PCA can’t be ur Mother only? U’d still have a PCA. Decisions may have consequences u’ll regret later. U can’t or won’t use another PCA?
  
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1. Graham Holmes‏ @HolmesGray Jul 20
  Replying to @SenatorCardin
  
  On the day of the games, the US will hate that it should have won more medals but didn't because of administrators. USA loss as well as Becca's heartbreak. What a gip.
  
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1. Diane McComb‏ @Community4all Jul 20
  Replying to @SenatorCardin @HonTonyCoelho
  
  Disgraceful!
  
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