Links to three disability-related articles shared last week on NCCI social media. You can always visit NCCI on Facebook and Twitter at the following links:
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10 Disability Policy Questions Every Presidential Candidate Should Answer
Rebecca Coakley, Center for American Progress - October 15, 2019
This article ably answers the question, “What disability issues should we pay attention to in the 2020 Election?”
The ADA’s “Vague” Definition Of Disability Is A Feature, Not A Bug
Andrew Pulrang, Forbes.com - October 15, 2019
Okay, this is a shameless plug for my new writing for Forbes.com. But the topic might be useful too.
How listening to autistic adults helped me understand and support my son - The Washington Post
Shannon Des Roches Rosa, Washington Post - October 17, 2019
Shannon beautifully describes her evolution as a parent of an autistic child, and highlights the special role that peer connections can have for people with disabilities and others who want to understand disability better.
Also, two new guest blog posts have been added to the NCCI website. To see all of the guest writing hosted so far, click this link.