Carrie Writes: US Senate committee finds many people with disabilities live in poverty

Even after the federal Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect, two decades later, people with disabilities still face many problems. Our nation has made progress in ensuring that places are accessible, removing barriers and protecting rights, but the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee has found that there are still many social and economic barriers in place.



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