Issue Position: Civil Rights - Disability Rights

Issue Position

I am proud to have helped pass the Work Incentives Improvement Act, which offers disability beneficiaries greater choices in obtaining services they need to help them go to work and achieve their employment goals. I am also proud of my successful advocacy to expand the Violence Against Women Act to fund services for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault who have disabilities.

I am a strong supporter of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA has improved access for people with disabilities allowing them to more fully participate in our society. Enforcement and strengthening the Americans with Disabilities Act must be a priority.

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