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Nassau officials announce investment competition to strengthen disabled services

The findings found nearly 10% of children are diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities.

News 12 Staff

Aug 1, 2023, 12:55 PM

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Findings from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study have prompted major investments in support of Nassau County’s disabled community.

According to the CDC, nearly 10% of children are diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities.

The Disability Opportunities Fund will hold a pitch competition encouraging people to come up with ways for officials to make Nassau a better place for those with disabilities.

The fund will hand out $250,000 to organizations that come up with a successful pitch. The competition will be held this October at the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City.  



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