Eric Adams: “80% of the room will raise their hands [when asked about…”

“Why Don't I just go to hang out with gangs? And I'll never forgive it. I used to meet with gang members and I would ask, how many of you have a learning disability? 80% of the room will raise their hands [when asked about having a learning disability]. A learning disability that's not properly diagn and treated is a pathway to our correctional facilities. You got 30% that are dealing with a learning disability, 30% of dyslexia, and you got other learning disabilities.” (30:19–30:22)

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