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EDINBORO'S DEMISE In September 2018, Edinboro's students who use personal assistance had made commitments for the academic year, including choosing one of the university's two fully accessible residence halls complete with the school's well-known 24/7 attendant care program. What happens when an exemplary college for significantly-disabled wheelchair users encounters financial difficulties, cuts costs and ultimately abandons its historic mission to provide necessary everyday living supports for those who need them most? It is a nationwide problem, making moving from state to state especially difficult for students - and non-students - who need substantial personal assistance. [Extracted from the article] |
