Trump's initial executive orders target the rights of over 70 million adults with disabilities, largely undermining previous protections established through federal anti-discrimination laws. Following a tragic aviation incident, Trump erroneously blamed workers with intellectual disabilities for the crash. This reflects a broader trend of dismantling diversity initiatives like those at the FAA, despite assertions from disability rights advocates emphasizing that qualified employees, regardless of ability, enhance workplace efficacy and inclusivity. Feedback from experts highlights the inconsistency in scapegoating a marginalized community while overlooking qualifications.
"To scapegoat people with disabilities for this tragedy just seems inconsistent with the facts."
"He's run it right into the ground with his diversity."
"If the FAA hired workers with disabilities, they would only be qualified people with disabilities, with the emphasis on qualified."
#disability-rights #trump-administration #diversity-and-inclusion #executive-orders #aviation-safety
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