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5 Common Autism Myths Vs. Facts

Take a look at this article published by MedicAlert Foundation on “5 Common Autism Myths vs. Facts”. Our Clinical Director here at VMRC, Dr. Claire


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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS

**Attention All Early Start Providers** The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) has awarded a one-time, time-limited supplemental grant funds to the Individuals with


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Purchase of Services (POS) Expenditures Community Meeting (Hybrid)

PURCHASE OF SERVICESEXPENDITURES MEETING!COMPRA DE SERVICIOS REUNIÓN DE GASTOS! We will be sharing information on how VMRC spends money on programs.Share your input, suggestions and


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Getting Through This Together

Valley Mountain Reginal Center sends it prayers and condolences to all that have been impacted by the senseless shootings that took place yesterday in Monterey


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2019/2020 National Core Indicators (NCI) Data Presentation

Valley Mountain Regional Center will be presenting information on the National Core Indicators (NCI) for the year 2019/2020 at our regular meeting of our Board


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Minimum Wage Notice

Minimum Wage Increase Notice- Effective January 1, 2023, the minimum wage in California will increase based on the number of employees an employer has. Many


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PUBLIC NOTICE: VMRC 2022-2023 COMMUNITY
PLACEMENT PLAN (CPP) AND COMMUNITY
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (CRDP)

Valley Mountain Regional Center has been collecting input over the past year related to potential unmetCommunity Placement Plan / Community Resource Development Planning service needs;


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Notice of Request for Proposal To Interested Persons – Community Integration (Social Recreation) Grant Opportunity

Notice of Request for ProposalTo Interested Persons Project Type: Community Integration (Social Recreation) Grant OpportunityDeadline for Submission: December 5, 2022 Description of Project:VMRC shares the


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Presentation of the National Core Indicators (NCI) Results

National Core Indicators (NCI) Each year, NCI asks people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families about services they get and how they


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Request for Proposal (RFP)

Transportation Service/Competitive Procurement – August 31, 2021


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Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Stakeholder Webinar

By the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – August 24, 2021


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Letter to Stakeholders

                                                                                                                June 15, 2021                      Dear Regional Center Stakeholders, Every year, VMRC develops a Community Resources Development Plan (CRDP) and Community Placement Plan (CPP) based on


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Request for Proposal/Letter of Intent to Interested/Qualified Providers

Project Type: Self Determination Support Deadline for Submission: April 30, 2021 Description of Project:Valley Mountain Regional Center’s (VMRC) Self Determination Local Advisory Committee (SDAC) is


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1/2021 Minimum Wage Increase Notice

Effective January 1, 2021, the minimum wage in California will increase based on the number of employees an employer has. Many vendors may be eligible


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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Update

Unfortunately, due to the poor air quality as a result of the wildfires and wind, we, along with California State Council on Developmental Disabilities North


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Visiting Policies in Licensed Homes

The California Departments of Social Services (DSS) and Public Health (CDPH) have recently published policies for how and under what conditions families can now visit


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2020 Census – It’s Important

Valley Mountain Regional Center wants to remind you to please complete your census questionnaire. It only takes a minute or so per person in your


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Visitor Limitations Guidance California Department of Public Health

SONIA Y. ANGELL, MD, MPHState Public Health Officer & Director GAVIN NEWSOMGovernor State of California—Health and Human Services AgencyCalifornia Department of Public HealthAFL 20-38.1, May


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Health Advisory 9

Valley Mountain Regional Center Publishes Health Advisory IX highlighting activities and resources related to our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Check it out here…


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Modesto and Stockton Offices to Join San Andreas Office in Temporary Closure

Yesterday the decision was made to close our San Andreas office for 30 days. Today the decision has been made to close the Modesto office


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San Andreas Office to Close Until Further Notice

We would like to announce that our San Andreas branch office will be closed at the end of business today, 03/18/20, until further notice. All


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Health Advisory from VMRC: Coronavirus

Hearing a lot on the news about Coronavirus? Wondering how it impacts our community in the Valley Mountain region? We are sending you this “Health


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Coronavirus 101 – Information for Direct Support Professionals

Direct Support Professionals are on the front lines of supporting people with confirmed or possible infection with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and therefore have an


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1/2020 MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE NOTICE; DEADLINE 3/1/2020


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Unmet Residential Resource Needs Informational Meeting

To view the flyer in PDF click here


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Health and Human Services Welfare & Safety Check


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Respite Assessment Tool Public Forum Meeting Notice

Please see our announcement on our Public Forum to discuss our Respite Assessment Tool. Respite is a service that we offer to the families that


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New Request for Proposal (RFP)

Requesting qualified Housing Development Organizations for the acquisition and renovation of one (1) single family home to be developed as an Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home


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Assistance During Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Events

During Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events, individuals with access and functional needs should reach out to local government for assistance. As a secondary option,


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Disaster Preparedness Workshop for Residential Providers

Friday, November 8, 2019 10:00 am -1:00 pm Valley Mountain Regional Center 702 N Aurora St. Stockton, CA 95202     Who Should Attend Administrators


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VALLEY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL CENTER NAMES CHRISTINE COUCH AS NEW COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC) is pleased to announce its recent hiring of Christine Couch (formerly Hager) to the newly formed position of Compliance Manager. 


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Changes to the Lanterman Act 2019-2020

The Lanterman Act Changes Again… Presentation on the TBL for 2019-2020 Summary Letter from DDS on the New Lanterman Act Policies in the Budget Trailer


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SAN GABRIEL/POMONA REGIONAL CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ANTHONY LEE HILL

75 Rancho Camino DrivePomona, CA 91766909-706-3575www.sgprc.org PRESS RELEASEAugust 6, 2019For Immediate ReleaseFor more information, please contact:Yvonne Gratianne, Manager ofCommunity Relations & Information Direct Line: (909)


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Quality Assurance Alert

Re:  Public Safety Power Shutdowns (PSPS) Department of Developmental Services (DDS) staff have affirmed that licensed care homes can and should contact their power agencies


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Quality Assurance Announcement

Effective immediately, CEUs earned by attending behavior management trainings, such as MAB and CPI, will count towards the required CEUs for staff of all levels


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The Dream

One day, my dream is to become a sports commentator for NASCAR (National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing) and the Open Wheel International Racing


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Fiscal Year eBilling Information


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FY 2017/2018 POS Data Expenditure presentation & Information Meeting

Valley Mountain Regional Center FY 2017/2018 POS Data Expenditure presentation & Information Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Location: ATCAA 427 N. Highway 49, Sonora


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VMRC Stockton Office Hosts United Way of San Joaquin County

  Staff from Valley Mountain Regional Center’s Stockton office hosted the United Way of San Joaquin County for a lunch time fundraising event on Wednesday,


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VMRC to Continue with Person-Centered Thinking Training for Parents, Staff, Vendors and Families

  Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC) is set to continue Person-Centered Thinking Training (PCT) classes to parents, staff, vendors and families in June. What is


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VMRC Holds First Self-Determination Orientation Trainings

Program Managers, vendors and staff from Valley Mountain Regional Center held the first two Self-Determination Program Orientation Training’s for individuals, families and caregivers chosen for


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Public Notice: VMRC 2019-2020 Community Placement Plan (CPP) and Community Resource Development Planning (CRDP)

Valley Mountain Regional Center has been collecting input over the past year, in meetings with our community, regarding the needs of the people we serve.


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VALLEY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL CENTER NAMES DR. CLAIRE B. LAZARO AS NEW CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC) has named Dr. Claire B. Lazaro as their new Clinical Director.  Dr. Lazaro will be taking over for Mary Sheehan,


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VMRC Hosts 2nd Annual Transition Fair in Jackson

Argonaut High School in Jackson was the site for Valley Mountain Regional Center to host their second annual Transition Fair for Amador County.  Over 40


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Legislative Day at VCDI

Friday, April 12, was Legislative Day at the Vocational Coaching and Development Institute (VCDI) day program in Modesto.  Attendees of the day program were able


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VMRC Staff Attends 19th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Symposium

Over 20 Valley Mountain Regional Center staff and managers were among the 300 plus attendees at the San Joaquin County Children’s Services Coordinating Commission’s 19th


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VMRC Transition Fairs a Success

Over 300 young adults and more than 50 vendors ascended upon Valley Mountain Regional Center’s Stockton Office on April 3rd, and the Modesto Office, on


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Wheel of CHOICES

When it comes to choices, we all have decisions to make. Where to live? What to eat? What to do for fun? That was the


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VMRC Leadership Trained in the Art of Acknowledgement

When the leadership team at Valley Mountain Regional Center attended their quarterly management meeting on April 2nd in Stockton, little did they know that they


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Fact Sheets – Valley Mountain Regional Center

Transition Fact Sheet – English – Spanish Day Services Fact Sheet – English – Spanish Employment Fact Sheet – English – Spanish Living Assist Options


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After Hours Response Team Contact Information

Click here to see the PDF version of the After Hours Response Team Contact Information Valley Mountain Regional CenterAFTER HOURS RESPONSE TEAMCan be reached at


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RFP Conference–February 15, 2019 Housing Acquisition and Renovation for Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes

RFP Conference–February 15, 2019 Housing Acquisition and Renovation for Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes Questions and answers are as follows: 1.)        Will the service provider have


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Cultural Specialist Community Outreach Forums: Feedback on the Valley Mountain regional Center Expenditure Distribution Reports

Join us this year for community meetings to review the progress we are making to ensure all of our community of people with developmental disabilities


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Valley Mountain Regional Center Newsletter Fall & Winter 2018/19

Check out the new Valley Mountain Regional Center newsletter here! (the file is big but worth the wait)


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Day Program Informational Meeting

Informational Meeting Flyer


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Enhanced Behavioral Support Homes and Community Crisis Homes Training

Enhanced Behavioral Support Homes and Community Crisis Homes Training Brochure


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HCBS Funding Guidelines and Information

The Department of Developmental Services has released the attached guidance on the application process for the Fiscal Year 2018-19 HCBS Provider Compliance Funding.  We encourage


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1/2019 MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE NOTICE; DEADLINE 3/1/2019

DDS MW Increase Letter 11-27-18 2019 MW VMRC Worksheet – Neg Rate Vendors  


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PATCH SERVICE CODES 109 & 110 MINIMUM WAGE WORKSHEETS OPEN FOR 2016, 2017, & 2018; DEADLINE 2/28/19

PATCH SERVICE CODES 109 & 110 MINIMUM WAGE WORKSHEETS OPEN FOR 2016, 2017, & 2018; DEADLINE 2/28/19 Please see the links below for minimum wage


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Directors Travels November 5, 2018

Directors Travels November 5, 2018 Last week the auditors from the Department of Developmental Services spent the week reviewing our records for regulatory compliance. This week they will


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VMRC Micro-Business Fair!

VMRC Micro-Business Fair! Micro-Bus Fair Save the Date 2018 Micro-Bus Signup Form 2018


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Vendor Holiday Day Schedule

Vendor Holiday Schedule 2020


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UOP & San Joaquin TEETH Bring an Important Oral Health Event to Stockton

    Continuing Education Opportunity! Oral Health for People with Developmental Disabilities September 29, 2018 Thanks to generous support from the San Joaquin County Dental


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ANNUAL PERFORMANCE CONTRACT PLAN 2018

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE CONTRACT PLAN 2018 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ANNUAL PERFORMANCE CONTRACT DATE:              Thursday, September 13, 2018 TIME:              2:00pm to 4:00pm LOCATION:    VMRC, 702 N.


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Valley Mountain Regional Center 2018 Cultural Festival Trailer

Valley Mountain Regional Center 2018 Cultural Festival Trailer


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16th Annual Remembrance Gives Respect and Honor

The California Memorial Project presents the 16th Annual Remembrance Day September 17, 2018 ...reclaiming and healing our past by honoring our own… California Memorial Project Manteca


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2nd Annual Cultural Connection Community Fair, Oct 13, 2018

English Language Flyer     and    Spanish Language Flyer Join us for our 2nd Annual Cultural Connection Community Fair For Valley Mountain Regional Center Consumers & Families.  We’re


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Early Start Symposium

SAVE THE DATE-Friday, October 19, 2018 San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton, CA 24th Annual Early Start Symposium Sponsored by Early Start Symposium Planning


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Self Determination Informational Meeting Presentation

Self Determination Informational Meeting Presentation


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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ORIENTATION

VMRC PRESENTS: RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ORIENTATION February 27th & 28th, 2019 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Stockton Office of VMRC: 702 N. Aurora St. Stockton 95202


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Self Determination Training Video


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Our Community Resource Development Plan and Community Placement Plan

The current Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC) Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP)/ Community Placement Plan (CPP) which includes the following developments are intended to meet


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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING – Plan to Reduce Caseload Averages

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PLAN TO REDUCE CASELOAD AVERAGES DATE:  Monday, August 20, 2018 TIME:  1:00pm to 2:00pm LOCATION: VMRC, 702 N. Aurora Street, Stockton,


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Self Determination Advisory Committee


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Annual Performance Contract | Notice of Public Meeting

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ANNUAL PERFORMANCE CONTRACT DATE:              Thursday, September 13, 2018 TIME:              2:00pm to 4:00pm LOCATION:    VMRC, 702 N. Aurora Street, Stockton ANNUAL PERFORMANCE


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DDS DIRECTIVE RE: HALF DAY BILLING RULE AND UNIFORM HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 6-27-2018

DDS DIRECTIVE RE: HALF DAY BILLING RULE AND UNIFORM HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 6-27-2018


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Supported Living Services Orientation

Supported Living Services Orientation


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Day Program Orientation

Day Program Orientation


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Notice: New Policy for Late SIRs Effective July 1, 2018

Valley Mountain Regional Center Community Memorandum June 14, 2018 Re: Vendor SIR Reporting Policy Change Effective July 1, 2018 The Department of Developmental Services (DDS)


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The Chatter Newsletter by SAC 6

The Chatter Newsletter by SAC 6


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RATE STUDY SURVEY 2018 INFORMATION, INSTRUCTIONS, & FORM; DEADLINE AUGUST 3, 2018

RATE STUDY SURVEY 6-2018 INFORMATION, INSTRUCTIONS, & FORM DDS Rate Study Letter to Providers DDS Rate Study Provider Survey Instructions DDS Rate Study Survey  


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Self Determination Advisory Committee Agenda 6/7/2018

Self Determination Advisory Committee Agenda 6/7/2018


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2018 Purchase of Service Disparity Report for Fiscal Year 2016 – 2017, Review of Public Meetings and Meeting Minutes

2018 Purchase of Service Disparity Report for Fiscal Year 2016 – 2017, Review of Public Meetings and Meeting Minutes


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CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INFORMATIONAL MEETING

CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INFORMATIONAL MEETING WHEN:   May 23, 2018    TIME:      10 am to 1 pm WHERE: VMRC Stockton Office 702 N Aurora St. Stockton CA


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SIR Training for VMRC Vendors

Attention: SIR Training for VMRC Vendors On Monday May 7th from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM the Valley Mountain Regional Center will be hosting an


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POTENTIAL BREACH OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

POTENTIAL BREACH OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Vandals recently ransacked the Legal and Audits offices of our Department of Developmental Services in Sacramento. They vandalized property, stole


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