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Thursday, October 16, 2008

People with Disabilities Question Candidates

An article at cbs2chicago.com

from the article:

Among the most significant concerns for those with disabilities are jobs. Unemployment is estimated at 70 percent or more for the disabled.

Housing is also a major concern, as is long term care. The article gives specific answers from each campaign on other issues, such as autism.

As for the creation and appointment of a permanent assistant to the president for disability policy at the White House

McCain: "John McCain needs look no further than to his vice-president Sarah Palin. She will be the first VP to raise a special needs child. Her connection to the disabled and special needs families throughout this nation is personal and compelling. You will find no greater advocate."

Obama: "Barack Obama supports the idea of creating a permanent position of an Assistant to the President on Disability Policy in the White House."

via cbs2chicago.com

h/t Coping with Disabilities

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