Category Archives: Awareness
Coffee shop benefiting Winston-Salem/Forsyth students in the works | Local News | journalnow.com
Source: Coffee shop benefiting Winston-Salem/Forsyth students in the works | Local News | journalnow.com
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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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Counting Down to the 3-2-1 Deacon Dash for Down Syndrome – March 25, Forsyth Family Magazine
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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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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
Problems Plague Vocational Rehabilitation – Disability Scoop
Vocational rehabilitation is supposed to help people with disabilities become independent, but federal data indicates over 800,000 deemed eligible for such services received no assistance. Source: Problems Plague Vocational Rehabilitation – Disability Scoop
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In Rare Move, Clinton Courts Disability Vote – Disability Scoop
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is making her pitch to people with disabilities, bringing attention to a sizable demographic that’s often overlooked on the campaign trail. Source: In Rare Move, Clinton Courts Disability Vote – Disability Scoop
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Over $24 Million Tagged For Disability Employment – Disability Scoop
The U.S. Department of Labor is sending millions of dollars to states and organizations, all earmarked to improve the employment odds facing people with disabilities. Source: Over $24 Million Tagged For Disability Employment – Disability Scoop
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Self-Advocacy Gets National Push – Disability Scoop
Efforts to promote self-advocacy among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are getting a major boost with the creation of a first-ever national resource center. Source: Self-Advocacy Gets National Push – Disability Scoop
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‘Born This Way’ Scores Emmy Win – Disability Scoop
A reality show following the lives of seven young adults with developmental disabilities has come out on top, winning an Emmy for outstanding unstructured reality program. Source: ‘Born This Way’ Scores Emmy Win – Disability Scoop
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