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Zachary Roper: “There are disparities in how the SSDI and related programs…”

Featuring: Zachary Roper, Democratic | Candidate for Governor of Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Disability Caucus 2026 Governor Candidate Forum

Published | Video Starts at 31:29

Zach, do you want to go? Yeah, I'll go. We need to make sure our system is fair and actually supports their independence, especially for blind individuals. Right now There are disparities in how the SSDI and related programs treat people. And in some cases, individuals are penalized for trying to work or even earn more than what they already make. That doesn't make sense to me. (31:29–31:34)

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Asserts that disparities exist in SSDI and related programs' treatment of people.

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