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Justice Department says Alabama institutionalizes too many children with disabilities

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama children with physical disabilities are being unnecessarily institutionalized in nursing homes, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday, warning it would file suit against the state unless changes are made to allow more of these children to live at home. A Justice Department investigation found Alabama is violating the requirement of the Americans with Disabilities Act to administer services to individuals with …

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