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MICHIGAN ( WWJ ) -- A program launched by a Metro Detroit woman is having a life-changing impact on college students.

Community Living Centers employs students to care for other students with disabilities on their college campuses. Executive director Lisa Murrell launched the program 11 years ago.

"I was approached by a young man in a wheelchair, and he told me that he had just graduated from high school with honors," said Murrell. "He had been accepted to the University of Michigan. He wanted to live on campus and go to games at the Big House like his dad did, and -- would I help him?"

Alexia Steinberg and Abraham Mansuroglu have been working together for a year and a half.

"I have someone with me 24/7," said Mansuroglu. "I'd say in the morning,

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