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Disabled are ‘unfairly’ targeted by state budget cuts, advocates say

By Paul Demko | 05.15.09 | 9:12 am

No matter who wins the budget battle at the Minnesota Capitol, one thing is clear: There will be significant cuts to services for people with mental and physical disabilities, like Nikki Villavicencio (pictured), who receives state assistance for help living with a rare joint disorder.