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Part 3: Sample Advocacy Letter About Patients with Intellectual Disabilities Having a Support Person With Them When in the Hospital

June 16, 2020

This is a letter was written by self-advocates. Many hospitals are not allowing patients to have visitors. This is because of the Coronavirus emergency. Advocates want to change that rule for patients with disabilities. Many people with disabilities need a support person when in the hospital. This letter has examples of what to say to make that change happen.

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