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Nearly 1 in 5 people who have heart disease or have had a cardiac arrest also have depression. -
Monica Pedynkowski/VPM NewsThe Staunton school teaches everything from job skills to independent living.
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WHRO/The number of veterans applying for benefits has risen since Congress passed the PACT Act in 2022, attracting companies charging predatory fees.
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Roberta Oster/VPM News Focal PointAntoine Craig may be on top of the world now, but it took time to navigate the world without sight.
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Courtesy/LMBGCYIn 2013, Tiffani Gallop began working with children who have various disabilities.
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Eric Gay/AP FileUnder the ruling, people with gender dysphoria are entitled under the ADA to receive reasonable accommodations
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Crixell Matthews/VPM NewsThe federal Office of Special Education Programs says the state is violating the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
