HUFFINGTON POST BLOG: Race, Wealth And Disability In America
The most common characteristic among people with disabilities in the US is living near or in poverty. Nearly, one in three Americans with disabilities currently lives in poverty. There are many reasons contributing to this statistic. Limited access to educational and employment opportunities are just two of the many factors. Racial disparities also factor in. The National Disability Institute has started a campaign called DISABLE POVERTY that aims to build awareness around disability, financial capability, and poverty.
