The retreat forced by the coronavirus is stripping away much of the patchwork safety net that helps millions of Americans with disabilities maintain independent lives
Elizabeth KohDamian Gregory worries about the things that have quickly become normal to worry about in the coronavirus era: Is there Clorox at the grocery store this week? When will social distancing end? Will he and his family stay healthy until a vaccine is found?
But the 46-year-old consultant and advocate, who has cerebral palsy, says he carries an extra layer of fear.
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