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Binghamton, NY – U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today launched ‘Think DIFFERENTLY: Stories,’ an initiative for residents in New York’s 19 Congressional District to share stories, experiences, and feedback.

In 2015, Rep. Molinaro launched the ‘Think DIFFERENTLY’ initiative, which aims to break down barriers for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. ‘Think DIFFERENTLY: Stories’ will build off this nationally recognized initiative by compiling stories that bring awareness to the challenges faced by the disability community. It will also be a forum in which constituents can share feedback and ideas for supporting individuals with disabilities.

Rep. Molinaro said, “The experiences of families with disabilities can be isolating. As the father of four children, one of whom is on the autism spectrum, I know this feeling. The more I have talked about my own family’s experiences, the more I’ve come to realize we are not alone. Families with disabilities face tremendous barriers to navigate bureaucracies, access support services, get quality education, and find meaningful job opportunities. My goal with ‘Think DIFFERENTLY: Stories’ is to share stories of hope, optimism, and to shed light on the many challenges still facing families with disabilities. With this, we can bring more awareness, gather useful feedback, and encourage families with disabilities to keep moving forward.”

Questions and feedback on all other topics can still be shared with Rep. Molinaro through his website or by calling his offices.