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Precision Medicine Is Already Working to Cure Americans: These Are Their Stories
Posted byon January 30, 2015 at 10:42 AM ESTRead six personal stories of how precision medicine has allowed for cutting-edge treatment to further individuals' health and affect the lives of everyday Americans, their families, and generations to come.
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People with Disabilities and the ACA
Posted byon November 14, 2014 at 2:49 PM ESTThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) is making health insurance coverage more affordable and accessible for millions of Americans. With the passage of this law, individuals and families have more control over their care -- especially individuals with disabilities.
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National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
Posted byon October 29, 2014 at 3:07 PM ESTThis October marks the 8th anniversary of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Begun in 2006, the initiative exists to educate, raise awareness, and prevent mistreatment of youth in schools. T
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West Wing Week: 10/10/14 or, "Is Anybody Here Over 25?"
Posted byon October 10, 2014 at 7:26 AM ESTWelcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Nominate a White House Champion of Change for Disability Employment
Posted byon September 2, 2014 at 2:09 PM ESTWe’re asking you to help us identify and honor innovators who are breaking down barriers to the middle class by providing employment opportunities for workers with disabilities, including workers with significant disabilities.
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President Obama Signs Bill to Support the Needs of People with Autism
Posted byon August 11, 2014 at 3:18 PM ESTThe Autism CARES Act of 2014, which reauthorizes the Combating Autism Act, continues important investments in research, prevalence monitoring and services for both children and adults on the autism spectrum.
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Celebrating 24 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Posted byon July 25, 2014 at 2:25 PM ESTThe Americans with Disabilities Act transformed American society for people with disabilities. It provided for full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for those of us living with disabilities, and also provided Americans with disabilities with legal remedies to safeguard all of those rights.
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"Same Struggle, Different Difference" - Opportunities for Togetherness
Posted byon June 20, 2014 at 1:31 PM ESTHow the disability and LGBTQ+ communitites can find strength in working together, and how the common ground between the two communities has impacted Dylan Orr's life and career.
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15 Years After Olmstead – Our Commitment to Community Living
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Veteran Paralympians Honored at Best of U.S. Awards, White House
Posted byon April 4, 2014 at 3:20 PM EST