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Celebrating Independance for Everyone
Ruth Jones McClendon
July 29, 2010
San Antonio Independant Living Services (SAILS) celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the American Disabilities Act
What's Changed in 20 Years Since ADA Passage
July 28, 2010
NPR
NPR Correspondent, Joseph Shapiro, joins Tony Cox to discuss the changes that have been made since the American Disabilities Act was passed 20 years ago.
San Antonio researcher wins $450,000 grant to advance arthritis treatments
July 26, 2010
San Antonio Business Journal
A scientist at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research has been awarded a grant to futher her research on the genetic causes of osteoarthritis.
Special Olympics Athlete Returns from Games with Medals
by Alia Conley
July 22, 2010
San Antonio Express News
Kristen Medley returns from weeklong national games with a medal in the 200 meter dash and the javelin.
Sleep Disorders Commonin Multiple Sclerosis
by Jim Kling
July 8, 2010
www.medscape.com
Studies have shown that sleep disorders are highly prevalent in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Two PCI Education Products Earned Distinguished Achievement Awards from The Associated of Educated Publishers
June 22, 2010
Programs designed by PCI Education to help students with limited or no reading skills.
Clarity Child Guidance Center
by Vincent T. Davis
San Antonio Express News
May 19, 2010
Alamo Caregiver Teleconnection is a free and confidential service that will provide support for caregivers in San Antonio.
By Allsup
Disability World
June 1, 2009
The Social Security Disability Insurance application process is experience a huge crunch right now, and it's expected to last for the next couple of years. This will make it even more important for people to find out if they are likely to be eligible before they apply and for those with severe disabilities to get representation from the beginning, according to Allsup.
By Alice Park
Time
May 20, 2009
Among the many mysteries that befuddle autism researchers: why the disorder affects boys four times more often than girls. But in new findings reported online today by the journal Molecular Psychiatry, researchers say they have found a genetic clue that may help explain the disparity.
By Janet Elliott
Express-News
May 19, 2009
About 8,000 people with mental disabilities, including some in state institutions and on waiting lists for community care, would get services under a $507 million cash infusion approved by legislative budget negotiators.
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