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DISABILITY SCOOP: Government Shutdown Takes Toll On People With Disabilities

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By: SD Network
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People with disabilities are feeling the effects of the country's longest government shutdown ever.  Although some of the primary agencies that assist people with disabilities remain open, things such as subsidized housing and food stamps are affected.  Since the federal government is one of the largest employers people with disabilities, many people are out of work as well.  Things such as  caregiver background checks are being put on hold also. 

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