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People with disabilities are still fighting for economic security, equal opportunity, and inclusion—and they’re not fighting alone. As president, I'll partner with the disability community to combat ableism and fight for justice across all aspects of life.
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New technology can bring many positive changes for people with disabilities—but we have to make sure it isn't used in ways that discriminate against them or exclude them from an increasingly digital world. @ewarren has a plan for that.
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Congressman Dan Lipinski signed on to a brief calling for the overturning of Roe v. Wade. His position in Congress jeopardizes the health of women in #IL03 and across the country. My opponent does not trust women and is not fit to represent us.
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Issues of racism can't just be issues for Black and Brown women—they must be issues for all of us. I talked with @AshantiGholar on @TheBGGuide about the Black-white wealth gap, student debt, and how my plans will build an economy that works for everyone.
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I’m fighting for @MattBC and @CosetTheTable, and all disabled Americans, because no one should be forced to choose between critical benefits and marrying the person they love.
I'll fight to expand and reform Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income to ensure financial security for all. I'm deeply grateful to @JulianCastro for helping shape this conversation—and look forward to working side by side to enact these changes.
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Also, this paragraph got real tears out of me. My family, doctors, OT/PT therapists, teachers etc. made sure I had the intervention, care, education from the jump, every child with a disability must have the same resources I had.
Today I'm especially proud to be on #TeamWarren
Thank you, @MaysoonZayid. Together, we'll fight for economic security, equal opportunity, and inclusion for all.
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We all do better when everyone has the opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of life. Together, we can realize a truly inclusive world. Because when we organize together, when we fight together, and when we persist together, we can win.
Finally, we must lead the fight for disability rights worldwide. Under Trump, the U.S. has neglected its responsibility to be a leader in human rights, including disability rights. As president, I'll make disability rights a priority in my foreign policy.
As we transition to #MedicareForAll, I will roll back harmful work requirements, enrollment caps, and Medicaid premiums allowed by the Trump administration—to ensure that Americans with disabilities can get the care they need.
Health care is a human right, but too many people with disabilities face barriers to quality care. We need a system that empowers all people to live full lives and that reflects our values. That system is #MedicareForAll.
As we tackle environmental injustices and climate change, we must put disability rights front and center. That means accessible and green housing and transportation—and inclusive emergency planning, response, and recovery.
For people with disabilities, finding affordable housing can be even more difficult due to limited accessible options and discrimination. My administration will fight to ensure they have a decent, affordable, and safe place to live, and strengthen anti-discrimination protections.
From criminal justice to voting, immigration, and protecting parents with disabilities from discrimination, my administration will safeguard the rights and civil liberties of people with disabilities and work to ensure that our society and democracy are truly inclusive.
My administration will work to bring down the costs of assistive technologies that allow people with disabilities to lead fuller lives. We'll also enforce existing anti-discrimination laws and propose new regulations that specifically address discrimination in technology.
New technology has brought many positive changes for people with disabilities—but it can be used in ways that discriminate against them or exclude them from an increasingly digital world. I will fight to ensure that technology is used to advance their interests.
My administration will support children with disabilities, their families, and their educators by providing crucial early interventions and ensuring kids have meaningful access to a high-quality public education. And we'll tackle discriminatory policies and practices head-on.
We must also rewrite the rules of government programs that trap people with disabilities in poverty. No one should be forced to wait months to receive assistance or choose between critical benefits and marrying the person they love. I'll fight to expand and reform these programs.
As president, I'll fight for economic security for people with disabilities by rewriting the rules of the economy to end labor market discrimination and exploitation, and foster inclusivity. That starts with fighting for a $15 minimum wage—and ending the shameful subminimum wage.
Disability activists have organized for years to fight injustice. 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the ADA, and though we've made significant progress, we still have a lot of ground to cover. In my administration, disability rights and equality will be a top priority.
Thank you @JulianCastro for being a powerful voice, for proposing bold and progressive plans, and for using your campaign to help people who need it now. You made this race stronger—and you will continue to be a leader in our party and our country for many years to come.
Americans do big things. That’s who we are. And our best moments as a country have been when we see a challenge clearly and we mobilize to meet it head on. So let's begin this new year with big dreams and bold plans!
What are your aspirations and dreams for 2020?
If you weren't stretched to make ends meet, who would you be? If you weren't crushed by debt, what would you do? If you lived without worrying if you could afford the health care and prescriptions you need, how could you thrive?
Taking the time to see ourselves and our world better than they are today sparks urgency in our hearts and determination in our minds. As we welcome in 2020, let's take a minute to imagine what our country could look like—what our own lives could look like—in a better future.
As we look ahead to 2020, let's imagine what our country could look like on the other side of the chaos and ugliness of the past three years. That future is possible when we believe in ourselves and in each other—and when we have the courage to fight for it. Happy New Year!
