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Links to three disability-related articles 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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AAPD Celebrates Passage of the Build Back Better Act in the House; Says, “Now It’s Time to Finish the Job.”
Jess Davidson, American Association of People with Disabilities - November 19, 2021
It’s passed the House. Now it needs to pass the Senate. This press release lists what the Build Back Better Act would include for people with disabilities.
CVS withdraws Supreme Court case on disability rights, announces new partnership
Michael Roppolo, CBS News - November 11, 2021
This is a real win for disability activism, both public and behind-the-scenes.
Plain Language COVID-19 Resources
Autistic Self Advocacy Network - November 18, 2021
A full collection of written and video explainers on COVID-19 and vaccines, written specifically in “plain language” to be understandable by the widest possible audience of people with disabilities.
Weekly featured video on NCCI’s home page: www.ncci-online.com
Facts about the COVID-19 vaccine - Autistic Self Advocacy Network