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We should certainly be thinking about ways to encourage and assist White in going straight and holding down a steady job, but we should also recognize that turning White into a productive member of society will require a great deal of effort both from White himself and from those around him.

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"Our program is really designed for people to come into the program, to learn the skills they need and to help place them in their community, help them find a job, hopefully find a career, and really be a productive member of society, " says Joan Volpe, Ability Beyond Disability's vice president.

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One member, who did not want to be identified, said the move could be counter-productive.

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