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Daniel Hood Autobiography

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  Autobiography Hello!☺   My name is Daniel Hood. I focus on policy and political news that directly affects the disability community, including housing, job placement, hobbies, talents, and dreams, and on sharing their stories.  I conduct interviews, edit, record, and produce audio as part of my work. I am also in the process of developing an online radio station. These skills and experiences have equipped me to effectively communicate the issues and stories of the disability community.  I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, going to parks, swimming, hiking, and trying new things. I grew up in Forest Lake, Minnesota, with my brother, Jason; my sister, Beth; and my parents, Bob and Patrice Hood.  I attended special education classes and participated in Special Olympics, lived in a couple of group homes, and received adult foster care. My educational journey has been a significant part of my life. I graduated from Forest Lake and received my d...
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KFAI's MinneCulture Special Olympics athlete Matt Krohn wants to inspire others

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  (HARP) HoodWave Live! ·HARP Presents  · Special Olympics athlete Matt Krohn wants to inspire others Created and Produced by Daniel Hood HoodWave Advocacy, Radio Podcast Productions Minnesota athlete Matt Krohn competed in the 2023 World Special Olympics in Berlin, Germany. He recently sat down with KFAI's Daniel Hood to recount his experience traveling independently to Berlin. Daniel and Matt share advice for athletes with disabilities and encourage others never to give up on their dreams. https://kfai.org/
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The U.S. House of Representatives 

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  The U.S. House of Representatives  We, the People of the United States… The U.S. House of Representatives makes and passes federal laws according to the Constitution. It is one of Congress's two chambers (the other is the U.S. Senate) and part of the federal government's legislative branch. The number of voting representatives in the House is fixed by law at no more than 435, proportionally representing the population of the 50 states. What is a Representative? Also referred to as a congressman or congresswoman, each representative is elected to serve the people of a specific congressional district for a two-year term. Representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments, and act on committees. The number of representatives with full voting rights is 435, set by Public Law 62-5 on August 8, 1911, and in effect since 1913. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to the population. Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution  provid...
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