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equality

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Start the conversation

Posted on October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 by FCBDD Communications
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Recently I read a book about ableism, specifically about ableism in the church. It included a nugget of research that is truly startling. The author noted a 2018 study by the disability equality organization SCOPE that found 67% of people were uncomfortable talking to someone with a disability. Let that sink in.  Two-thirds were afraid …

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Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
2879 Johnstown Road, Columbus, OH 43219