1. Report: Disabled Americans need more supportive policies.
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SERVICES for people with disabilities , *EMPLOYMENT of people with disabilities , *ENERGY assistance for people with disabilities , *EDUCATION of people with disabilities , *HOUSING for people with disabilities , *AMERICANS with Disabilities Act of 1990 ,MEDICAL care for people with disabilities - Abstract
The article discusses the "State of Disability in America" report released in November 2007 by United Cerebral Palsy. According to the report, more attention is needed to improve fights, health care, education, employment and housing for disabled U.S. citizens. The report praised the federal Americans with Disabilities Act for bringing about broad protections for the disabled. It also found that the employment picture is muddied by discriminatory hiring practices and limited federal and private funding for housing programs tailored for people with disabilities constantly threaten the availability of affordable housing.
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- 2008