With Billions In Proposed Cuts, Medicaid Waivers May Be At Risk – Disability Scoop

Source: With Billions In Proposed Cuts, Medicaid Waivers May Be At Risk – Disability Scoop

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Dancer with Down syndrome picked to compete in Minnesota Miss USA pageant – TODAY.com

Source: Dancer with Down syndrome picked to compete in Minnesota Miss USA pageant – TODAY.com

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12-year-old boy with Down syndrome and mom run cupcake shop – ABC News

Source: 12-year-old boy with Down syndrome and mom run cupcake shop – ABC News

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Collapse Of Health Care Bill Leaves Medicaid Unscathed – Disability Scoop

Source: Collapse Of Health Care Bill Leaves Medicaid Unscathed – Disability Scoop

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Counting Down to the 3-2-1 Deacon Dash for Down Syndrome – March 25, Forsyth Family Magazine

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Why You Should Care About Looming Medicaid Cuts | The Huffington Post

Source: Why You Should Care About Looming Medicaid Cuts | The Huffington Post

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Down Syndrome No Barrier For Firefighter – Disability Scoop

Not everyone was immediately on board when Jason Eagan, who has Down syndrome, said he wanted to become a firefighter. But with persistence, he found his place.

Source: Down Syndrome No Barrier For Firefighter – Disability Scoop

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Betsy DeVos’s Nomination for Education Secretary Clears Committee – The New York Times

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Democrats request another hearing for DeVos, Trump’s education pick, before confirmation vote – The Washington Post

Democrats want more time to ask DeVos questions, Republicans say they already have asked more than 1,000.

Source: Democrats request another hearing for DeVos, Trump’s education pick, before confirmation vote – The Washington Post

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New Law Expands Access To Special Needs Trusts – Disability Scoop

Tucked inside a larger bill signed by President Barack Obama this week is a tweak to federal law that’s designed to make it easier for people with disabilities to save money.

Source: New Law Expands Access To Special Needs Trusts – Disability Scoop

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