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Additional Items for Wednesday, February 11

February 11th, 2009

Securing your disabled child’s future — AARP Bulletin Today

Family wonders what will happen to their adult son with Down syndrome — AARP Bulletin Today (video)

Passage likely for Nevada autism bill — Las Vegas Sun

New Mexico senate approves autism insurance coverage — AP/MSNBC

Virginia senate rejects autism insurance bill — Richmond Times-Dispatch

Cellphone amplifies sound for hearing impaired, has an emergency button — Wall Street Journal

‘Little people, Big World’ to start fourth season — Vancouver Sun

Disability activists urge quick closing of Chicago-area institution — Chicago Tribune

Panel: Hartford’s special ed program is ‘dysfunctional’ — Hartford Courant

Cheerleaders with disabilities raise funds for national competition — Detroit News

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