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Determined to Do It Herself

Disabilities
Woman with cerebral palsy uses assistive technology to accomplish otherwise challenging daily tasks by Jacob Peterson Briana Phibbs has spent her life defying expectations, and the New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) is [...]
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Moving Towards Independence

Disabilities
For people with developmental disabilities, moving from certified to non-certified housing can be life changing and cost-effective by Elizabeth Ann Morabito Housing is a fundamental social determinant of health, essential for everyone, including people with [...]
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Disabilities

Better Living Through Technology

Innovative program empowers people with developmental disabilities with tailored assistive technology solutions by Gail Allyn Short Living on one’s own is a rite of passage many young adults look forward to. For people with developmental […]

A photo of John Thompson on the left and Nick Mykytyn on right, both in motorized wheelchairs, at home with Christmas decorations in the background.
Disabilities

A Place of Their Own

Housing Navigation supports home ownership for adults with developmental disabilities by Gail Allyn Short Like most young adults, Nick Mykytyn, 27, of Oneonta, N.Y., reached a point where he wanted to move out of his […]

A headshot portrait of Jacqueline Hayes, a woman in a black shirt and red-rimmed glasses with her dark hair pulled back.
Disabilities

Freedom to Choose

NYS CDD helps people with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible by Gail Allyn Short Historically, people with developmental disabilities (DD) were sometimes sent to live in institutions, away from society. Conditions in these […]

Local Issues

Latina Voters

Two recent polls reveal significant insights into the voting preferences of California’s Latino and Latina populations. Scan the QR code to the right for details. Since 2000, California has seen the largest increase in citizen […]

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Local Issues

Youth Empowerment

Invest In Me: Elevating the Next Generation of Women Leaders In the tenuous years of adolescence, where everything is possible, and unforeseen disaster lurks around every corner, sometimes all it takes for a young person […]

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Local Issues

College Readiness

From the Central Valley to the World: Inspiring Students To Reach For The Stars by Andy Furillo If you’re a high school or community college student who wants to expand your higher education options, you […]

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Local Issues

Lúcete Latina

Political movement looks to Latina Voting Power as the guiding light for progressive politics By Andy Furillo In the heat of another presidential election year, Communities for a New California (CNC) is leaning heavily on […]

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