From the column: "Americans with disabilities clearly deserve a more level playing field."
Written By:
Alan Hubbard |
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President Joe Biden’s plan to increase broadband access to rural areas will be a major economic and jobs boon for Americans with disabilities, especially those living in St. Louis County and in the city of Duluth.
People with disabilities in areas where internet access is non-existent or limited are part of the "digital divide," which prevents them from getting remote job opportunities and which, as often is the case for Americans with disabilities, keeps them at a poor standard of living. In 2015, there were 110,000 people in Duluth living with disabilities and under the poverty guidelines. We know those numbers will be increasing when the latest figures are presented.