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DISABILITY SCOOP: Caregivers Act Clears Senate

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A bill that would address the needs of family caregivers is gaining support.  The Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act would create and implement a plan to "recognize and support family caregivers" which includes steps that can be taken at the federal, state, and local level. It also calls for a family caregiving advisory council to be created. The Senate recently approved the bill, and now it goes on to the House of Representatives.  

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