Weekly Disability Reading List

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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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Engracia Figueroa’s Death Shows How Dangerous Flying as a Wheelchair User Can Be
Kenny Salvini, New Mobility - December 2, 2021

The tragic death of a disability activist highlights ongoing problems with how airlines treat passengers with disabilities.

Health Care Access Is Hampered By Administrative Hurdles
Samantha Reid, Teen Vogue - December 7, 2021

How accessing and organizing healthcare can be a “full time job” for people with disabilities.

Many people with disabilities are paid just pennies. Build Back Better could help end that
Chabeli Carrazana, Sara Luterman, The 19th - December 13, 2021

A balanced look at sub-minimum wage.

Weekly featured video on NCCI’s home page: www.ncci-online.com
Disability and Aging with AARP Vice President, Susan Reinhard - The Heumann Perspective

NCCI Press Release on the NYS Advocate’s Office Bill

Alert: Act today in support of re-establishing an Office of the Advocate for People with Disabilities!