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Connecticut is implementing “Purple Alerts," a new specialized alert system to help find missing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We hear from Connecticut state Rep.

Living with an intellectual disability like autism or Down syndrome can be a significant challenge for many, especially when it comes to finding a job as an adult. But there's a chain of coffee ...