2012 Presidential Party Platforms: Comparison of Disability-Related Issues

September 26, 2012

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This document, developed by the Arc's national office, is a side by side comparison of disability-related issues from both the Republican and Democrat Party Platforms. The issues are broken down into two categories: "Disability Mentions" and "Entitlements" and include:

  • Americans with Disabilities (general overview)
  • Civil Rights
  • Education
  • Poverty
  • Voting
  • Social Security and Medicare
  • Medicaid

This information is provided for individuals to use in making their own judgments and to inform their vote.