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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, WHITE HOUSE AND FCC HIGHLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES TO RECOGNIZE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF ADA
Department of Commerce awards nearly $15 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Grant to improve communications for people with disabilities nationwide
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Commerce, in partnership with the White House and the Federal Communications Commission, hosted an event today celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The program highlighted innovative technologies that have been developed to empower the daily lives of Americans with disabilities.
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Taking Control of Severe Spasticity
When the part of the brain that controls voluntary movement is damaged or injured, it can cause spasticity, a condition that affects more than 12 million people worldwide Spasticity can vary from mild muscle stiffness to uncontrollable leg movements. For some people, the condition is so severe that it is impossible to voluntarily relax muscles. For these individuals, everyday activities can be challenging. Read the full story to learn more about spasticity and new treatment options.
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