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September 30, 2026
Published by Anna Jeffries on September 30, 2026
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Partnership between Red Heart Homes and LCBDD results in smart apartment and more accessible housing in Newark.
September 2, 2026
Published by Anna Jeffries on September 2, 2026
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For David Brandt, assistive reading technology has given him new opportunities for independence.