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December 23, 2021
Challenging Behavior – Unlocking the clues
A few years ago, Susie Turrey's home had no artwork hanging on the walls. She and her husband carefully stored personal belongings and didn’t keep…
December 23, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids – Get the Facts
COVID-19 vaccines are FREE, safe, and effective at preventing serious illness, and hospitalization related to the COVID-19 virus. Children ages 5 and up can now…
October 5, 2021
Raising Special Kids and the JDM Classic Route 66 Car Show
Raising Special Kids wants to extend our thanks and gratitude to our friends with the Route 66 JDM Classic! Each year this wonderful group hosts…
September 29, 2021
Empowerment Scholarship Accounts
What should parents think about before pursuing or accepting ESA for their children?
September 29, 2021
A Message From the Director – Fall 2021
The Empowerment Scholarship Account program in some respects brings the two parts of our mission into disharmony with each other.
September 27, 2021
It’s Here! Your Chance To Provide Input on Current & Future Education Initiatives for Arizona Students With Disabilities
Join Raising Special Kids and the Arizona Department of Education Exceptional Student Services to learn more about the SPP/APR and to share your ideas for…
September 13, 2021
National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW) Begins Today!
Are you registered yet? Do you need to verify or update your voter information?
September 3, 2021
No One Left Behind: School Emergency Planning & Students Who Have Disabilities
The ADDPC a new report that includes current Arizona Emergency Operations Plan laws, and the need for - and examples that support - Inclusive School…
September 3, 2021
Raising Special Kids Receives Allocation From Avondale Contribution Assistance Program
The Avondale Contributions Assistance Program funds projects and activities that provide health and human services to improve the quality of life of Avondale residents.
August 12, 2021
7 Things Parents Should Know About Compensatory Educational Services
COVID-19 school closures may have caused the loss of special education services or kept some students from making adequate progress on their IEP goals. That…