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Race of a Lifetime: The Culmination of Passion, Knowledge & Experience
Posted by on March 22, 2012 at 1:05 PM EDTMelissa Stockwell, and two of her fellow triathelete friends, founded Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club as a way for disbaled athletes to remain active and stay encouraged knowing they can do anything.
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VanessaCare: Health Coverage Without Lifetime Limits
Posted by on March 20, 2012 at 10:13 AM EDTVanessa thought she had excellent health insurance, until her son was born with birth defects. He met his million-dollar lifetime limit and the family was told he was no longer eligble for insurance. The Affordable Care Act changed that.
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Implementing Section 508: Improving Access to Government Information and Data for Persons with Disabilities
Posted by on March 19, 2012 at 10:50 AM EDTBefore proceeding with development of the strategic plan enhancing the White House's commitment to Section 508, the Administration shares why the input of the people is vitally important.
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A Big Surprise: The Arc Visits the White House
Posted by on February 23, 2012 at 8:11 PM EDTPeter V. Berns, CEO of The Arc for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, reflects on the positive experience of participating in The Arc's Community Leaders Briefing at the White House.
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Helping People with Disabilities and the 2013 Budget
Posted by on February 14, 2012 at 11:08 AM EDTThe President’s 2013 budget will work to help and to expand opportunities for people with disabilities.
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We Can’t Wait: Taking Action on Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted by on February 9, 2012 at 12:38 PM EDTIn response to an aging population and a disease that afflicts 5.1 million Americans – devastating the lives of the individuals suffering from it and placing strain on their families and loved ones – the Administration proposes a historic $156 million investment to combat Alzheimer's disease.
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Department of Justice Transformative Olmstead Settlement
Posted by on February 6, 2012 at 10:08 AM EDTTom Perez announces a settlement agreement in Virginia which fulfills the promise of Olmstead v. L.C. for Virginians with disabilities.
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Joining Forces for Caregivers
Posted by on January 30, 2012 at 2:40 PM EDTFirst Lady Michelle Obama was joined by leaders from the government, military, business and non-profit communities to announce new inititiaves that support those who care for our country’s wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans
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Dr. Biden Highlights Joining Forces at Palo Alto Polytrauma Center, Code for America and University of Southern California
Posted by on January 26, 2012 at 9:06 PM EDTTraveling across California, Dr. Jill Biden visits injured veterans at Palo Alto Polytrauma Rehab Center, attends an event at Code for America, partakes in a discussion at USC and visits military families.
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Dr. Jill Biden: Honoring Our Military and Their Families at Camp Pendleton
Posted by on January 26, 2012 at 8:59 PM EDTAfter spending a day with Marines and families preparing for deployment, Dr. Jill Biden pays tribute to the men and women who serve
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