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Chris Smith: There needs to be a radical transformation on our outdated, and I think very foolish, views as to what people with…

On the recordMay 18, 2016
There needs to be a radical transformation on our outdated, and I think very foolish, views as to what people with disabilities, including people with Autism, can contribute.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith calls for a change in perceptions about the contributions of people with disabilities.

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