More than 1 billion people in the world are living with some sort of disability, according to a new international survey. That's about 15 percent of the world's population, or nearly one of every 7 people.
The above is from the story by NPR which makes you wonder about Wisconsin and what Governor Scott Walker wants to do to Medicaid recipients in our state. WWJD.
Nearly 1 In 7 People On Earth Is Disabled, Survey Finds
The report includes a foreword by theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, who can't feed himself or get dressed or speak without assistance because of his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a debilitating and usually fatal disease. He says there's a moral duty to help disabled people.WI 1848 Forward: World #SafetyNet - Make It Bigger Not Smaller - #NPR : #Obama #47% #99% #Dems #OWS vs #1% #Elites
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