A child who has a disability and dark skin is more likely to be tied down, handcuffed, and physically restrained.
An adult who has a mental health need and has dark skin is more likely to be a victim of a violent encounter with law enforcement.
And a person who has dark skin and a disability is more likely to be arrested than a person with light skin and a disability, and much more likely to be arrested than someone without a disability.
Otsego Includes acknowledges the countless stories of aggression towards those with dark skin in the disability community.
Disability Rights are Human Rights & Dark Skin is Not a Crime.”
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