Disability Pride Month
In July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month. I want to write an essay each week to share the daily struggles that people with disabilities face. Many think that being disabled only means having trouble with walking, but it's more complex. People with disabilities deal with many challenges, from drinking a cup of coffee to finding good jobs that help them live better and make money.
Sadly, when people with disabilities do earn a little money, they often lose their support from the government. For example, if a person with disabilities makes $80 a month, their social security benefits drop by $40. This means they lose almost half of their income. This income limit feels unfair and makes it hard for disabled people to earn enough. In fact, the government seems to discourage them from working by imposing penalties.
Also, if someone with disabilities saves too much money in their bank account — like reaching $2,000 — they could lose their benefits. It's important to understand that these rules were made a long time ago, in the 1970s.
The solution here is that the government must allow the disabled Individual to have a little more freedom to work to improve their lives. Also, the government must raise the cap from $2000 to at least $5000 because these laws were passed a long time ago.
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