Disability Measures Aim to Expand Access to Higher-Education, Reduce Poverty
“Sosa said the two measures combined would give Coloradans with disabilities real opportunities to escape poverty. It’s estimated that 85% of individuals with intellectual disabilities are not working, or are under-employed, despite their willingness and ability to contribute to the workforce.
‘And higher-ed historically has been that stepping stone to get the good jobs, so that folks do not need to live in poverty,’ said Sosa. ‘And that’s why we’re excited about this bill.'”