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Disability Voting Rights - Fast Facts

Disability Voting Rights: Fast Facts

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The following laws are in place to ensure that people with disabilities can vote in the U.S. Title II of The Americans with Disabilities Act: Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires state and local governments to ensure that individuals with disabilities have full and equal voting opportunities, including site selection, voter…

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Scoliosis Surgery Can Improve Quality of Life in Children with Severe Cerebral Palsy

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Children with severe cerebral palsy (CP) often develop progressive scoliosis, or abnormal spinal curvature. Scoliosis causes a variety of health issues, such as problems with balance while sitting, pain, and complications affecting function of the lungs, heart, and gastrointestinal system. Spinal fusion surgery has been considered standard of care for children whose scoliosis cannot be…

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7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Giving Birth

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Before I got pregnant, I thought nine months was a long time. But between preparing the baby’s room, going to birthing classes, and reading every book, magazine article, and blog post I could find about what to expect when I delivered my child, the time flew by! Still, all of my preparation did not prepare…

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Is My Pregnancy High-Risk?

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  What does it mean when a pregnancy is deemed “high-risk”? In medical terms, a high-risk pregnancy is one involving any underlying potential complication that could harm the mother and/or baby. Having a high-risk pregnancy does not necessarily mean that the mother or baby will be harmed; rather, it implies that certain precautions must be…

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