A Question for Domestic Violence Advocates and Disability Advocates

A Question for Domestic Violence Advocates and Disability Advocates

Is there a conflict between advocates for battered women and advocates for people with disabilities?

If it costs more to serve a woman with a disability, and that cost prevents services to a woman with a disability, is it appropriate to deny services to the woman with a disability?

If outreach to the disability community will result in greater numbers of women with disabilities coming forward for services, is it appropriate to not engage in that outreach, on the grounds that should they come forward, you are not prepared to serve them?

What are your views?

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