Most people don't choose to be disabled. And not many pretend to be just so they can receive government benefits. In my experience, the vast majority of people with disabilities want to contribute to society and lead full and independent lives. It's just harder for them. And, as one participant of last week's London march put it, "Life is more expensive for them, too." Amen.
Governments in the UK and US need to carefully and cautiously monitor the funds they provide to assist people with disabilities, not cut them.
Kudos to the brave people who turned out last week in London. While it wasn't as beautiful as the royal wedding, it certainly is newsworthy and hopefully impactful, too.
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