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Jun 7, 2009 9:37 pm US/Eastern

Alaska Gov. Palin Talks About Special Needs In NY

NEW YORK (CBS) ― Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has called for measures to make life better for people with developmental disabilities during a speech in New York.

The former Republican vice presidential candidate's youngest son, Trig, has Down syndrome.

Palin said on Sunday that God had shown her family through the example of her son that "every single person has purpose no matter their developmental abilities."

Palin was being honored at an anniversary celebration for the Manorville-based Independent Group Home Living Inc. after attending a Yankees game.

She was joined by her husband, daughter Willow and a sister.

More than 20,000 people turned out to see Palin Saturday in upstate Auburn, where she helped officials celebrate Founder's Day and raise money for a museum.

Palin assumed office as Alaska's 11th governor on December 4, 2006.

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