It's more important than any gold medal or blue ribbon. They want the same responsibilities and rewards of work that the rest of us enjoy-and that's not just a fundamental truth, it's a fundamental right. Talent is lost. Ideas are squandered. Potential remains untapped.
Contribution is denied.
And our country is the lesser for it. None of us will arrive at the American dream unless we all arrive together.but even during this longest economic expansion in our nation's history, three out of four adults with disabilities are unemployed. We cannot tolerate this situation-not if America is to be both good and great. Under the leadership of John Callahan, Bob Williams and Sue Swenson, we're getting families the information, support and services they need to help loved ones with disabilities become more independent and enter the work force. These are great accomplishments-but this isn't the time to take a victory lap or rest on our laurels.