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Governor McCrory Proposes Budget Priorities to Support Families, Vulnerable Citizens | State of North Carolina: Governor Pat McCrory
Surrounded by families, children, first responders, advocates and care providers, Governor Pat McCrory unveiled his budget priorities to further promote a healthy North Carolina. Source: Governor McCrory Proposes Budget Priorities to Support Families, Vulnerable Citizens | State of North Carolina: … Continue reading
‘Bachelor Pad’ Offers Independence For Men With Down Syndrome – Disability Scoop
Facing a waiting list 12,000 deep to get their adult children into a state certified group home, the parents of seven young men with Down syndrome decided to create their own. Source: ‘Bachelor Pad’ Offers Independence For Men With Down … Continue reading
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Model with Down Syndrome stars in elegant wedding photo shoot – CNN.com
Source: Model with Down Syndrome stars in elegant wedding photo shoot – CNN.com
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Tax Credit Proposed For Disability Caregivers – Disability Scoop
Parents and others who provide care for people with disabilities could be eligible for a tax credit under a new proposal. Source: Tax Credit Proposed For Disability Caregivers – Disability Scoop
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Behavioral health groups told by N.C. legislators to tap reserve funds to avoid service cuts – Winston-Salem Journal: State / Region
RALEIGH — Tension over state financing for North Carolina’s eight behavioral-health managed care organizations bubbled to the surface Tuesday when legislative leaders expressed concerns again about potential service cutbacks. Source: Behavioral health groups told by N.C. legislators to tap reserve … Continue reading
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NC ABLE Act: Responses to Frequently Asked Questions
Source: Pages – NC ABLE Program Frequently Asked Questions
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Graduation Rate Trending Up For Students With Disabilities – Disability Scoop
For the third year in row, federal officials say that the graduation rate for the nation’s students with disabilities is on the rise. Source: Graduation Rate Trending Up For Students With Disabilities – Disability Scoop
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Research traces cause of organ dysfunction in Down syndrome
Source: Research traces cause of organ dysfunction in Down syndrome
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Accessibility Urged On Road To Self-Driving Cars – Disability Scoop
A federal agency is calling on automakers and lawmakers alike to consider the needs of people with disabilities as self-driving cars inch closer to reality. Source: Accessibility Urged On Road To Self-Driving Cars – Disability Scoop
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Nashville jury awards man in altered pics $150K
A Nashville man with Down syndrome was awarded $150,000 by a federal jury on Wednesday. Source: Nashville jury awards man in altered pics $150K
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