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People with disabilities are more likely to live in poverty & to work low-wage jobs without health care or paid sick leave. Congress should recognize these injustices & prioritize the unique needs of people with disabilities in the next relief package. huffpost.com/entry/elizabet…
Here's some of the ways Congress can prioritize people with disabilities in the next package:
☑️Boost Medicaid
☑️Fund home & community-based services
☑️Protect civil rights
☑️Expand paid leave
☑️Provide emergency income relief
☑️Ensure food & medication access
☑️Expand PPE access
25% of US adults have a disability, and this crisis has exposed the pre-existing scarcity of medical treatment, equipment, and resources available to the disability community. It’s time for Congress to fight for our values & address these disparities head-on.
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