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September 28, 2022
Title: Are the Disabled Being Left Behind?
Topic: Disability Employment Awareness
Discussed by Melissa Ortiz
with National Center for Public Policy Research (www.NationalCenter.org)
1 in 4 adults in the US are living with a disability, including impairments with vision, hearing, mobility, and cognition.
This equates to 61 million people! At least 75% of the 61 million people could be working if they were given the proper accommodations and support.
Today, Melissa Ortiz discusses ways the government can actually help – not hinder – those living with a disability. Melissa recently joined the
NCPPR to help launch their newest initiative,
Able Americans.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Who is Annie Oakley? HINT: Not the famous markswoman who was known for her sharpshooting.
Do more Americans need service dogs/animals to help them navigate daily life? Melissa discusses a bill introduced in Congress which would give a service dog to every US Veteran who requested one at no cost.
What are some short-term disabilities? Do those with short-term disabilities need assistance until they are able to return to work?
Are some government programs barriers to improved quality of life?
How can we all help with the quality of life for someone with a disability? Melissa responds with this question: “How would you help someone without a disability improve their quality of life?”
Click here to help the National Center as they fight to improve the quality of life for all people.
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