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The University of Iowa College of Education received a federal grant to train students who speak American Sign Language (ASL) as vocational rehabilitation counselors...
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Thanks to a nearly $1-million-dollar federal grant received by the University of Iowa College of Education, individuals who are deaf or with hearing loss will be able to receive services from vocational rehabilitation counselors who speak American Sign Language (ASL).This article from Disability Scoop takes a look at some interesting housing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities...
Online Matching Service Pairs Adult Roommates With Developmental Disabilities
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An online service that's believed to be the first of its kind is helping people with developmental disabilities find compatible roommates and settle into homes independent from their families.
