Families of children with cerebral palsy and/or other special needs often rely heavily on government funding and programs for help. With the presidential election on the horizon, parents of kids with disabilities need to know exactly where the candidates stand.

Most people are aware that Alaska Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has a child with Down syndrome. But will she make disability issues a priority if elected? And what about Sen. John McCain, Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Joe Biden? Where do they stand on issues of disability, healthcare and education?

To make the most informed decision this election season, check out some of the resources below to find out where the different candidates stand on issues affecting people with disability:

• The American Association of People with Disabilities 2008 Presidential Election Action Center
• Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s Plan to Empower Americans with Disabilities
• The McCain-Palin 2008 website

The presidential election will take place on November 4, 2008.

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