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Taking the Fear Out of Dental Visits for Patients With Developmental Disabilities 

Dental cleanings with Dr. Anna Viron at Premier HealthCare are something Kelvin Flores looks forward to every three months. But that hasn’t always been the case. The 21-year-old from Manhattan, who has autism, has come a long way from 10 years ago when just the sight of the dentist office would have him freeze up and refuse to open his mouth.

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Read more about Tackling School Removals One Student at a Time
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Tackling School Removals One Student at a Time

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Read more about Students With Disabilities Shine in Internship Program 
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Students With Disabilities Shine in Internship Program 

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Read more about Looking Ahead to YAI Advocacy in 2023
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Looking Ahead to YAI Advocacy in 2023

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Read more about Foster Dog Brings New Purpose to YAI Residence 
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Foster Dog Brings New Purpose to YAI Residence 

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Read more about YAI Trains Person-Centered Trainers in Saudi Arabia
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YAI Trains Person-Centered Trainers in Saudi Arabia

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Read more about Job Seekers With I/DD Hone Their Skills for the Workforce 
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Job Seekers With I/DD Hone Their Skills for the Workforce 

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Read more about Basic Training: How the NYPD Can Understand People on the Spectrum
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Basic Training: How the NYPD Can Understand People on the Spectrum

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Read more about A Watershed Moment in Supported Decision-Making
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A Watershed Moment in Supported Decision-Making

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Read more about Recognizing the Sexual Rights of People With I/DD
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Recognizing the Sexual Rights of People With I/DD

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Read more about Building a Meaningful Legacy Through Music
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Building a Meaningful Legacy Through Music

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