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Uniting to End Violence Against People with Disabilities

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How Safe Are Americans with Disabilities?

While people with disabilities make up nearly one-fifth of the U.S. population, they remain largely invisible to society at large, and victim response systems in particular. And despite growing public awareness of violent victimization, it excludes the victimization of people with disabilities, who are at particular risk of serious violent crime, i ...

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  • Nancy Smith, Sandra Harrell, Amy Judy
April 27, 2017
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Vera Mourns the Passing of Senior Program Associate Amy Judy: 1962-2017

Amy had both a personal and professional commitment to social justice, access, and inclusion. She was actively involved in her Madison community and was a dedicated friend to many. The impact of her life’s work will live on in the countless people she has helped. Indeed, a foundational report she co-authored—entitled “How Safe are Americans with Di ...

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February 15, 2017
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New Initiative Aims to Build National Movement for Ending Violence Against People with Disabilities

Vera Press Release September 01, 2016
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