We all want to make sure that our children have economic security, that they have a pathway to employment. Congresswoman Susie lee, with Nevada's 3rd District recently received nearly $10 million in funding to help youth with disabilities. Parents of young people with disabilities have an additional worry to make sure that these students are getting the types of jobs that they can perform, that they can have the self dignity and self respect and more important, the economic security. For individuals with disabilities between the ages of 10 to 24. The funding will help integrate them by giving them better options for career exploration, work based learning opportunities and increased exposure to post secondary opportunities. (00:32–00:50)
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