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News & Updates
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…
August 3, 2021
Become a Monthly Donor Today!
Twelve monthly gifts can have twelve times the impact of one gift! Our staff is providing support, training, and information services daily to Arizona families.…
July 23, 2021
Back to School Resources
We can't believe it's already here, either! Here are some of our favorite resources to help prepare for going back to school. https://www.care.com/c/back-to-school-special-needs-kidshttps://www.readingrockets.org/article/back-school-tips-parents-children-special-needshttps://www.verywellfamily.com/back-to-school-tips-to-help-children-with-special-needs-4145702https://childmind.org/article/helping-children-with-special-needs-go-back-to-school/https://nationalautismresources.com/back-to-school-social-story/https://www.andnextcomesl.com/2018/08/free-social-stories-about-going-to-school.html
July 16, 2021
We Need Your Input!
We are in the process of planning our return to in-person parent training and want to hear from parents what days and times we could…
July 12, 2021
Raising Special Kids Returns to In-Person Services
We’ve missed connecting with our community face-to-face; we’re looking forward to seeing families, professionals, and all of our supporters soon.
July 9, 2021
Register Now for Transition Institute 2021
The Transition Institute is an interactive virtual training day for transition-aged youth and young adults with disabilities and their parents by Raising Special Kids and…