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[edit] Where do Progressives Stand?

As an introduction it is important to note that like other communities, this perspective is only valid for the disability rights community. Depending on what number you count, between 10-20% of Americans are disabled to some degree. Not all or even most of these individuals identify as part of the disability rights community. Those who do tend to have more significant levels of disability and tend to not be people who are newly disabled. People who identify as part of our community will tend to join cross-disability organizations and do not tend to join single disability organizations.

The disabilities movement in Wisconsin is advocating for increased accessibility for all disabled citizens, whether that entails basic access to buildings and services or increased access to and representation in the political process. Progressives should support funding for mental health care programs, special education, accessibility improvement projects, and campaign finance reform among other programs in order to advance the interests of the 10% or so of Wisconsin's citizens who are currently classified as disabled.

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[edit] Sources

National Organization on Disability; 2004 Landmark Disability Survey Finds Pervasive Disadvantages

National Organization on Disability; Barriers Restrict Voting by People with Disabilities

National Health Interview Survey on Disabilities 1994-95

"Federal Definition of Developmental Disability" Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Family Village Community Center: Wisconsin Disability Resources

Family Village: A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources

Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition

State Elections Board FAQs for voters with disabilities

The ADAPT Action Report

A Policymaker's Guide to Long-Term Care in Wisconsin

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