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Health
Katelyn Catanzariti

Helping families of disabled kids 'find their village'

RippleAbility is about helping parents create support villages, says co-founder Monique Power. (HANDOUT/RippleAbility)

At a funeral for a baby who died just before her first birthday after struggling with a rare genetic condition and complex medical needs, three women stood together and noticed something that would stay with them long after.

Around the room were children hooked up to tubes and monitors, many receiving life-saving treatment. Their parents had brought them along despite the heavy atmosphere and grief.

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