People with Disabilities Can Lead Long, Healthy Lives
October 30th, 2009
People with Disabilities Can Lead Long, Healthy Lives ~ If you are living with a disability, you need health care and health programs for the same reasons anyone else does—to stay well, active, and a part of the community.
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