Gray Challenges Misconceptions about Stroke Recovery

Sam P.K. Collins WI Staff Writer

Several months into his recovery from a mild stroke, D.C. Councilmember Vincent C. Gray (D-Ward 7), recently doubled down on his assertion that Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) and others have erroneously and unfairly underestimated his cognitive abilities.

In his latest statement, Gray, 80, stood in solidarity with other stroke survivors who face discrimination in the workplace and other realms of public life because of communication challenges that spark doubts about their capabilities.

Formerly having served as D.C. mayor and chair of the council, Gray also vowed to embark on a crusade that guarantees stroke survivors receive reasonable accomoda-