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On the recordJuly 25, 2026
Over 15 percent of households are home to someone with a physical disability but only six percent of all homes actually meet accessibility standards—that’s unacceptable.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussing housing accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

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