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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But before we get to the articles this week, here is a Tweet from disabled journalist Sara Luterman on why it's important for all of us to really read the many excellent pieces on disability issues that appear every day:
“Journalists who write about disability often have to make the case that people even want to read stories about disability. Please share! But more importantly, please click through. At a lot of outlets that second metric determines if there is another story about disability.” Sara Luterman
I learned to love my disabled body – why can’t my non-disabled friends love theirs? -- Lucy Webster, The Guardian - September 9, 2023
A fascinating a personal look into disability and body image.
Affordability and Accessibility: From Bad to Worse in a Tight U.S. Housing Market -- Steve Wright, Urbanland - September 11, 2023
An article on one of the most enduring and difficult barriers to independence for people with disabilities.
Disability Presidential Survey -- American Association of People with Disabilities - September 20, 2023
Questions for candidates — and for disabled voters to think about too!
Weekly featured video on NCCI’s home page: www.ncci-online.com
I got 99 problems ... palsy is just one | Maysoon Zayid - TED Talk YouTube Channel