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Today #Kamala unveiled her proposal for an inclusive economy and civil rights for people with disabilities. It never ceases to amaze me the ways in which #KamalaHarris ensures that diversity and inclusion are a cornerstone of her policies. #Kamala2020

https://twitter.com/KamalaHarris/status/1167014167980761088

#KamalasPlan pledges in partnership with the disability community, to "build an America that lives up to the promise" of the A.D.A.
✅Establish a grant program for states to help redesign business models/strategies to increase employment of ppl with disabilities

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✅ Expand the vocational rehabilitation system at the Department of Education so that it:
✅Removes barriers hindering ppl w/disabilities from getting jobs
✅Covers a wider range of services
✅Increases funding for workplace accommodations,adaptive tech, devices,etc

#KamalasPlan
✅Expand accessible/affordable transportation & housing options- key components for anyone participating in the workforce
✅Take executive action to direct the DOT & HUD to require detailing accessibility plans for their projects prior to receiving funding

#KamalasPlan
✅Increase funding for students with disabilities.
✅Direct her education secretary to increase enforcement of civil rights laws for students with disabilities
✅Increase resources for teachers
✅Expand access to post-secondary education for ppl w/disabilities.