Disabilities are a key driver of poverty, and poverty is increasing at an alarming rate. In the past five years, the number of Americans who live with disabilities has increased over 10 million. This increase resulted from an increasing population that is using technology to access goods and services, housing that is more accessible, and greater personal empowerment for people living with disabilities. Citizenship in 2017 had a broad meaning as well as a big impact on how Americans viewed their country’s relationship with disability issues. The fact remains that two-thirds of Americans do not know what disability means or support programs towards making sure that people with disabilities have access to resources and services. That being said, there are many ways to remain active and productive even in our challenging times. We can take action at a community level by developing inclusive policies to make life more accessible for all. Read on to learn about some of the most important environmental barriers disability has to overcome in order to thrive.
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## The impact of poverty on people with disabilities This is the first part of our series on the environmental barriers disability has to overcome in order to thrive. In the first part of this article, we’ll look at the impact of poverty on individuals with disabilities. In this case, we’ll specifically consider how income affects individuals with disabilities. We’ll also examine the ways that access to affordable, reliable, and reliable electricity and gas have changed over time, with the average household now having three appliances or less compared to one in the 60s back in the 1900s. While these might not seem like big changes, they have a big impact on people with disabilities who use these resources. Because of the way that people with disabilities use resources, there is always going to be a smaller group that isn’t accessing them. These may include medical services, education, employment, and transportation. ## Food Access One of the most significant environmental factors that negatively impacts people with disabilities is food access. Food insecurity is a serious issue in some countries, so it’s worth noting that the United States is one of them. Food insecurity is the inability to get access to adequate or affordable nutritious food for people with disabilities. In many countries, even with adequate access to food, people with disabilities usually struggle because they cannot access the same regionally or culturally appropriate foods or beverages that the rest of the population can. To access these resources, individuals with disabilities may not have access to the same infrastructure as others, such as access to a supermarket or a grocery store. In these cases, they might have to go to a neighborhood grocery store and pick up their shopping from there. These resources are often not there if people with disabilities need them. ## Climate Change Another significant environmental factor that negatively impacts people with disabilities is climate change. The average person lives in a place where the weather is colder than 25 degrees Centigrade or warmer than 40 degrees Centigrade. These are large and growing changes, but what’s less understood is the impact that these changes will have on the people living with disabilities. Climate change is a complex issue, and there isn’t yet a consensus on how humans are affecting the climate system. Some scientists believe that human activities are a significant factor, while others are more optimistic and see human-induced climate change as the most significant factor. One study even suggested that factors other than climate change might be a significant factor, including ocean acidification and changes in the vegetation that covers our planet. ## Empowering Individuals with Disabilities One of the most significant environmental factors that negatively impacts people with disabilities is violence. This is often associated with problems with access to justice, education, employment, and other essential services. People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by these, and one study found that the damage caused by violent crime is more than three times that caused by weapon-related crimes. One of the most important actions that people with disabilities can take is to document the impacts of environmental barriers on their lives and see if there are ways that we can all work together to overcome them. ## Fight Disasters and Intense Weather Events Another significant factor that impacts people with disabilities negatively is catastrophic weather events. These can happen unexpectedly, or they can come a long way in the public consciousness. A long-term event like a rainfall event or an intense winter storm can wreak havoc for people with disabilities. Typically, these events are monitored by the weather service, but in the last couple of years, they have become more hesitant about taking these events seriously. This is because of an increasing awareness of the effects of climate change and an increased belief that these dire weather events have become less of a threat than they once were. ## Conclusion The adoption of digital technologies and other human-made factors has dramatically changed the way that people with disabilities live, work, and play. The internet has given people with disabilities the ability to share and cite information, and it has also made it easier for people with disabilities to find jobs and expand their horizons. These new opportunities have created a wide range of new opportunities for people with disabilities. The ability to use technology for communication and to access resources and services has further empowered individuals with disabilities. The environment in which people with disabilities live, learn, and play has also changed. It is now more accessible, affordable, and linked to the world through networks and services that it was always before. ##oyewēo This is the first part of our series on the environmental barriers disability has to overcome in order to thrive. In the first part of this article, we’ll look at the impact of poverty on individuals with disabilities. In this case, we’ll specifically consider how income affects individuals with disabilities. We’ll also examine the ways that access to affordable, reliable, and reliable electricity and gas have changed over time, with the average household now having three appliances or less compared to one in the 60s back in the 1900s. While these might not seem like big changes, they have a big impact on people with disabilities who use these resources. Because of the way that people with disabilities use resources, there is always going to be a smaller group that isn’t accessin
