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Like many parents with children stuck on the waiting list, Cristin Heil is convinced her son would get a waiver if county officials knew the extent of his disabilities, which include cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, blindness in both eyes and hydrocephalus, a dangerous buildup of fluid in the brain.
Deb Pastner is Director of Photo and Video at the Star Tribune. During her tenure as Director, the photo and video team’s work has been recognized by POYi, Best of Photojournalism, SND, the Edward R. Murrow Awards, ONA, the World Press Awards and the Midwest Emmys.