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Coffee Companies That Emphasize Hiring Disabled Workers Fall Short

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The manager positions, she noted, are reserved for college students recruited from local colleges who have some form of background in disability resources or special education. As of 2022, people with disabilities in the state of North Carolina receive an average of $1,359 monthly from Social Security Disability Insurance.

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To Save Legal Aid, Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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During my first three years practicing law, I worked multiple jobs so that I could afford housing, healthcare, food, and student loan payments. Although the federal government’s loan forgiveness program is race neutral by design, it also advances racial equity. Achieving Financial Security . Making Legal Aid Affordable.