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On the recordFebruary 29, 2024
The transformation from subminimum wage and sheltered work options to competitive integrated employment will greatly improve quality of life for people with disabilities.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

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Gillibrand emphasizes the benefits of competitive integrated employment for people with disabilities.

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