Weekly Disability Reading List

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Links to three disability-related articles and one video shared last week on NCCI social media. Remember that you can always visit NCCI on Facebook and Twitter at the following links:

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Why autism training for police isn’t enough
Elissa Ball, Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky, Spectrum - November 26, 2020

A critical look at what may and may not work to prevent incidents of police violence against autistic people.

Four Months That Left 54,000 Dead From COVID in Long-Term Care
David Hochman, AAPR - December 3, 2020

A stunning article from the American Association of Retired Persons, (AARP), calling for a major reassessment of the role of congregate care facilities, like nursing homes, in long term care.

As Hospitals Fear Being Overwhelmed By COVID-19, Do The Disabled Get The Same Access?
Joseph Shapiro, National Public Radio - December 14, 2020

This is tough to read and listen to, but important to understand the extra layers of risk and danger many people with disabilities face in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Weekly featured video on NCCI’s home page: www.ncci-online.com

What Does It Feel Like To Be Disabled? - Squirmy and Grubs

Welcome Colleen Downs, Systems Advocate

Weekly Disability Reading List