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WIHD in The News

September 13, 2006
Westchester Institute for Human Development to Receive $5M State Grant for New Center

September 14, 2006
Senator Spano Funnels $20 million to Biotech Projects
The Journal News

May 17, 2006
Senator Spano announces $200,000 State Grant to support the Children's Advocacy Center
Yonkers Tribune Ltd

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DSS deserves credit for supporting action
BY WENDY BREITNER
The Journal News
On May 7, 2006 The Journal News published a letter to the editor written by WIHD’s Wendy Breitner, entitled DSS Deserves Credit for Supporting Action, about the important role played by the Westchester County Department of Social Services in the prevention and treatment of child abuse. Click on the link above to access the letter.

Together, for children
The Journal News
On April 27, 2006, The Journal News published an editorial entitled Together, for Children. Highlighted in this editorial was the Children’s Advocacy Center at Westchester Institute for Human Development. The Children’s Advocacy Center promotes the protection of children. Click on the link above to access the editorial.

New direction for those with disabilities
BY DIANE GREBLE
The Journal News
On April 25, 2006 The Journal News published a letter to the editor written by WIHD's Diane Greble, entitled New Direction for those with Disabilities, about the move towards cutting-edge programs that look at an individual's needs, dreams, and goals. Click on the link above to access the letter.

Journals

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Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities

Promoting Self-Determination in Health and Medical Care: A Critical Component of Addressing Health Disparities in People with Intellectual Disabilities

New York State Dental Journal

The March Issue of the New York State Dental Journal

The March Issue of the New York State Dental Journal focuses on individuals with developmental disabilities. WIHD’s own Patricia Seagriff-Curtin, D.D.S., Director of WIHD’s Dental Services, is a co-author on an article on Dental Considerations for Individuals with Down Syndrome. Congratulations, Dr. Seagriff! Click on the link above and go to page 33 of the Journal to read the article.

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