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One in four Americans has a disability – yet disability rights aren&#039;t a core component of public discourse. As the election season comes to a close, media outlets should make a concerted effort to ensure people with disabilities are seen and heard. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)

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Opinion: Political candidates should address issues specific to disability community

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This post was updated Nov. 8 at 7:16 p.m. This year’s presidential debates were surprising in many ways but remained the same in one particular way – the lack of discussion around the disability community.

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Opinion: Political candidates should address issues specific to disability community

By Emmi Deckard

Nov. 2, 2020 9:57 p.m.