Publisher Team Daniel Foundation 3035A Boone Trail Extension Fayetteville, NC 28304
Officers Denise Mercado, President John Mercado, Vice President Myron Piziak, Secretary John Szoka, Treasurer Laurie Szoka, Member Chris Arthur, Member Donna Piziak, Member
Managing Editor Denise Mercado Art Design Michael B. Whaley Contributing Writers Terri Bolotin Barton Cutter Megan Cutter Steve Gold Robin Jacobs Anne Lumley Molly Rushing Brian Simpson Tim Sweeney Carole Westbrook
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Contents Contents Features
12 Love & Wheels 16 EPSDT: From Red Tape to Results 20 The Fight for Rights 22 Come Sail Away
News 7 Holiday Survival Guide
10 North Carolina’s Shift to A Managed Care System: CAP-I/DD Changes
14 Computers and More 25 The Twelve Sites of Social Security
26 Supporting Families Through Coaching, Mentorship and Creative Expression
28 Access to God: A Church Leader’s Journey 30 Unique Gift Ideas
In Every Issue President’s Message
4 Recommended Reading 5 The Lawyer Is In 6 Grant Recipient Highlight 8 The Spiritual Side
15 Respite Recipient Highlight 18 Our Sponsors 32 Up & Coming 34 Upcoming Conferences 35 Community Happenings 36 Useful Links 38 Glossary of Terms
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