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After #FreeBritney, Senate bill seeks changes to guardianships

Posted on March 30, 2023

After singer and songwriter Britney Spears fought for years and was finally able to have her guardianship removed, lawmakers are taking notice and action at the national level to protect the rights of people with disabilities. Learn more in this Washington Post news article and by watching our Overcoming Civil Death video.



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