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Lexington kindergarten aide with Down syndrome sheds light on unemployment

February 25, 2019 by Jennifer Ozmetin

LEXINGTON, Ky.- The unemployment rate remained at a low four percent in the United States through the end of 2017, according to International Labour Organization, which means more people are finding work right now. But for one group of society, unemployment proves to be a major challenge. Only a small percentage of people with disabilities are finding employment.

Megan McCormick of Lexington is the exception to that trend. The 29-year-old with Down syndrome is not only employed, she landed her dream job last year.

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