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These are the best cities for people living with disabilities

These are the best cities for people living with disabilities

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Here's what you need to know

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John L. Micek
Oct 01, 2023
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It’s October — and that means it’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month. And with the average monthly Social Security disability payment at a mere $1,350, that’s barely enough to keep an American living with a disability out of poverty, according to a new analysis.

Right now, more than 42.5 million Americans, or 13% of the …

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