Bullying, abuse and neglect of Children with Disabilities (CWD's) at home and at school is a serious issue. At school children without disabilities verbally and physically bully CWD's on a daily basis. This can seriously impede on a child's ability to focus and learn in class. Frequent bullying can also effect the child socially causing him to feel unwanted, worthless and helpless. In the same way -- if not to an greater extent -- parent and caregiver abuse and neglect can negatively effect a child's wellbeing for the rest of their life. Join me in asking that the Obama Administration create stronger laws and harsher penalties against bullies and abusive/neglectful caregivers to protect CWD's from others who would treat them with less than the respect all children and all people deserve.
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