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May 20, 2013

Governor Scott: Florida Families First Budget Invests in Priorities for …

Governor Rick Scott today highlighted investments in the Florida Families First budget to invest in programs for Florida's disability community. Governor Scott said, “For the first time in eight years, our budget will be used to …

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May 17, 2013

New DSM Brings Change, Assurances For Those … – Disability Scoop

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For the first time in more than a decade, a new version of the DSM will be unveiled this weekend and with it comes major change to the way autism is diagnosed.

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May 10, 2013

Disability Watchdog: Personal Assistance Legislation in Latvia – ENIL

Gatis Caunitis is a young person with disability from Latvia and he is not satisfied with the current Latvian legislation for personal assistance.

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Disability Watchdog: Personal Assistance Legislation in Latvia – ENIL

Gatis Caunitis is a young person with disability from Latvia and he is not satisfied with the current Latvian legislation for personal assistance.

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Disability Watchdog: Personal Assistance Legislation in Latvia – ENIL

March 27, 2013

In First, State Bans Abortions Related To Disabilities – Disability Scoop

A new law in North Dakota will make the state the first in the nation to prohibit abortion as a result of genetic abnormalities like Down syndrome that are detected prenatally.

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March 26, 2013

Teen Makes Disability History At Mount Everest – Disability Scoop

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A 15-year-old with Down syndrome is said to be the first American with the chromosomal disorder to make it to the base camp of the world's tallest mountain.

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March 6, 2013

Montclair State Hosts Preview of ReelAbilities: NJ Disability Film …

Montclair State to host preview of ReelAbilities: NJ Disabilities Film Festival Montclair State University hosts a preview of ReelAbilities, the first annual NJ Disabilities Film Festival, Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. Following …

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February 25, 2013

At 30, Council for Disability Concerns keeps up with growing …

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Known as the first of its kind in the nation, U-M's Council for Disability Concerns marks its 30th anniversary in 2013 by drawing public attention to the surging number of “invisible” disabilities , among a range of initiatives.

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February 9, 2013

Deaf Basketball Player Scores Despite Disability – The Silent …

A McLane High School Junior isn't the first deaf student to play a varsity sport.

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January 31, 2013

Deep Brain Stimulation May Improve Autism Symptoms – Disability …

In a first, doctors say electrodes implanted in the brain of a 13-year-old with severe autism alleviated the boy's behaviors and allowed him to speak for the first time.

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