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Disability Scoop Email News: Friday, July 10 , 2009

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Latest Headlines:
Long-Term Care Enters Health Reform DebateJuly 10, 2009White House officials tell Disability Scoop the president supports the Community Choice Act, but are mum on including it in health care reform.
Children Often Age 3 Or More Before Fragile X ConfirmedJuly 9, 2009Despite increased awareness, there’s been practically no change in the age of diagnosis over the last seven years, a study finds.
Beware Of Free Drug Samples, Consumer Group SaysJuly 9, 2009Think twice before accepting free samples of drugs like Adderall XR, Concerta and Strattera, Consumer Reports is warning.
Push For Autism Insurance Mandate Shifts Into High GearJuly 8, 2009An ad campaign launched Wednesday by Autism Speaks urges Congress to include autism insurance coverage in its health care reform efforts.
Autism Brings Moms A Whole New Level Of Stress, Study SaysJuly 8, 2009Mothers of children with autism experience more stress than mothers of kids with other types of developmental delay.
Man With Down Syndrome To Be Honored At All-Star GameJuly 8, 2009A man with Down syndrome will be one of 30 heroes honored by People Magazine and Major League Baseball at the league’s All-Star Game.
Disability Groups Unite Behind Sotomayor ConfirmationJuly 8, 2009More than two dozen national disability organizations are asking the Senate to confirm Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the Supreme Court.

The Scoop:
Scoop Essentials: Preventing Violence, Abuse And NeglectJuly 7, 2009People with developmental disabilities can be seen as easy prey. Learn how to avoid being victimized from Nancy Fitzsimons, an associate professor of social work at Minnesota State University, Mankato who specializes in abuse prevention for people with disabilities. Check out what Fitzsimons has to say and then click here to submit your own questions to her.
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