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Bill to increase penalties for stealing devices from people with disabilities needs majority sponsor

Stealing a wheelchair shouldn’t just be reprehensible, but a serious crime, several Long Island legislators said as they proposed a bill to do just that.

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Doctors Told To Broaden Care For Children With Disabilities

Pediatricians are being encouraged to consider more than the medical issues in front of them when treating kids with special needs.

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NYS Senate Committee Chairs Named

CP of NYS supporter, and #bFair2DirectCare champion, David Carlucci, is the Mental Health Committee Chair.

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He Has Backup

Bill Reilly is an Achilles International marathoner and advocate for people with disabilities.

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Parents Say bFair2DirectCare

Co-chair of family group says it is time to show people with disabilities, and the dedicated people supporting them that they are valued.

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Single Payer Healthcare Bill May Be Coming in January

NYS Senate  Democrats are reportedly ready to introduce a revised version of the New York Health Act, which would establish a universal, single-payer health care system in New York

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