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25% of Americans are disabled. So why aren’t the Democratic candidates talking about it?
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25% of Americans are disabled. So why aren’t the Democratic candidates talking about it?

With 1 in 4 Americans living with a disability and 1 in 3 families affected, Rebecca Cokley argues that presidential candidates should focus on disability issues and inclusion in ways that are more than just symbolic.

July 26th marked the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While normally folks would ignore this year and focus on the act’s more momentous upcoming 30th anniversary, given that we are in the midst of a presidential campaign, this anniversary deserves our attention now.

To commemorate the day, multiple presidential candidates issued statements or discussed legacies in support for the community.

The above excerpt was originally published in Quartz. Click here to view the full article.

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Authors

Rebecca Cokley

Director, Disability Justice Initiative