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What We’re Reading: September 4, 2017

September 4, 2017 by Claudia Paoletto

Hurricane Harvey Relief and Support Efforts!  Why students in this program are learning to care for aging NYers | Spectrum News NY There's a shortage of health care workers serving the country's aging population, with the number of specialists shrinking. Health Reporter Erin Billups takes a look at the problem and one possible solution. Mayra [...]

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What We’re Reading: March 13, 2017

March 13, 2017 by Claudia Paoletto

#CriptheVote Twitter Chat: Protecting the ADA and Disability Rights #CriptheVote hosted their 17th Twitter Chat on the Americans with disabilities Act and specifically HR 620; the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017. Here is a sample of the conversation   Nominations for the US Business Leadership Network Leadership Awards are now open! The awards [...]

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