Disabled voters possess untapped political power
and like most low-income folks, we swing Dem!
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0912/81268.html
Disability touches the lives of virtually every American.
Individuals with disabilities, their families and friends represent one of the largest voting blocs. When it comes to elections, however, few pundits or candidates fully recognize the untapped power of this community.
It’s simple math. There are 57 million Americans with disabilities, according to the latest census data, roughly 19 percent of the population....
Despite great progress, however, individuals with disabilities and their families continue to face societal barriers in achieving the goals envisioned in the Americans with Disabilities Act: 1) equal opportunity, 2) full participation, 3) independent living and 4) economic self-sufficiency.
Only about 27.6 percent of working-age individuals with disabilities are employed, according to the latest statistics. Too many young people with disabilities are still not fully included in school, face low expectations and receive inadequate support to achieve their dreams.
