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The White House Inclusive Guiding Principles for People with Disabilities:

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President Barack Obama American with Disabilities have never had a better and a more compassionate friend as the Resident in the White House.  Barack Obama strives everyday to improve the quality of lives for all Americans especially the middle class, the minorities and the population with disabilities. The President is committed to nurturing a society that values the contributions of all of our citizens and residents, including the approximately 50 million people in this country living with disabilities. While people with disabilities are integrated into society as never before, we must do more.  President Obama and his Administration have achieved real results, motivated by the following guiding principles:  The Inclusive Guiding Principles for People with Disabilities: Strengthen Health Care Increase Employment Opportunities Expand Educational Opportunities Protect Civil Rights and Promote Access to Community Living Support Development and Use of Accessible Technolog

Medication: The smart-pill oversell at the Expense of Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) in I/DD Support

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Evidence is mounting that medication for ADHD doesn't make a lasting difference to schoolwork or achievement. Case study: Better Outcome with Adjunct PBS Ben Harkless could not sit still. At home, the athletic ten-year-old preferred doing three activities at once: playing with his iPad, say, while watching television and rolling on an exercise ball. Sometimes he kicked the walls; other times, he literally bounced off them. Ben Harkless could not sit still. At home, the athletic ten-year-old preferred doing three activities at once: playing with his iPad, say, while watching television and rolling on an exercise ball. Sometimes he kicked the walls; other times, he literally bounced off them.