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The new Disabilities Act spurs optimism after disabled daughter faced years of jeers
Feb 15th, 2022 | Category: GLEANER PREMIUM | 5:41#JamaicaGleaner FEBRUARY 15, 2022: Marlene Myers, mother of a 38-year-old intellectually disabled woman, was elated on Tuesday as the Disabilities Act came into effect, offering hope for the full protection of the rights of many who have lived on the fringes of society. Myers represents one of thousands of Jamaican parents who are heartbroken at the neglect, stigma, and public scorn disabled children often face.
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