Students with disabilities are bullied at a higher rate than their peers. This is a problem the federal government has been tracking for years. Since 2009, the federal government has received about 2,000 complaints of bullying. But because a student has a disability, he/she might not receive the same protections as many of his/her peers. […]
Often, people think of retirement when they think of Social Security. However, for those who have a disability that prevents them from working long-term, Social Security disability benefits can be the only dependable income source to help them deal with financial challenges of living without earned income. Over the last 15 years, the need for
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Affordable housing is a major issue in North Dakota. The North Dakota Industrial Commission has approved changes to the North Dakota Roots Program (Roots) to help more state residents become homeowners. The program is administered by the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA). The rules for eligibility have been altered so that any North Dakota
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The death of the beloved comedian and actor, Robin Williams, shocked many. He took his own life on August 11, 2014. His publicist said he had been battling severe depression as well as addiction as of late and lost the battle. Sometimes, the people who gift us with happiness are the ones that can’t find
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