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Provincial Government releases "Provincial Strategy for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador"

1st of May 2012

At a special event held at the Confederation Building this morning, Honorable Joan Burke, Minister of Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities officially released the Provincial Strategy for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Scientists Link Gene Mutation to Autism Risk

1st of May 2012

The New York Times - April 4th 2012: Teams of scientists working independently have for the first time identified several gene mutations that they agree sharply increase the chances that a child will develop autism. They have found further evidence that the risk increases with the age of the parents, particularly in fathers over age 35... Click here to read more

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