Want to Help Disabled People? Be More Like George H.W. Bush.

Dr. Jurdem is the author of a biography of George H.W. Bush.

President Trump has long insulted disabled people. Since retaking office, his administration has done much more than that, cutting social programs from housing to health care, and significantly weakening the Americans With Disabilities Act, the 1990 law that creates legal protections for millions.

By contributing to the marginalization of disabled Americans, Mr. Trump and his allies have limited the ability of as many as 70 million people to pursue their own version of the American dream. These are Americans who, just like anyone, want opportunities based on merit and fair treatment before........

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