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Terms and Conditions of Use
By using the Declaration for Independence and the NationalAdvisory Board (NAB) on Improving Health Care Services for Older Adults andPeople with Disabilities’ web site you agree to its Terms of Use. TheTerms of Use are listed here. These Terms are in addition to any otherson the Declaration for Independence and the National Advisory Board web site.
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