There are plenty of stories of police officers, hospitals, state homes and others mishandling interactions with disabled people. The fix, says this writer, is more face time.
The economy is sluggish and the job market is weak. But that’s all the more reason, this writer says, to make sure disabled workers get their shot at the work that’s out there.
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