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News & Updates
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…
June 24, 2021
Staff Spotlight: Wendi Howe
Having recently returned to Raising Special Kids as Project Manager, Wendi said, "As much as I loved working for GPS, I was thrilled to have…
June 24, 2021
Telehealth – Where Are We Now?
Many parents and medical professionals call telemedicine the “silver lining” of the pandemic and have learned strategies for successful visits. But is this level of…
June 24, 2021
A Message From the Director – Summer 2021
I am thrilled to announce that our careful return to a new normal will begin on July 12, 2021, 485 days since we shifted our…
June 4, 2021
COVID-19 Flexibilities Update
On June 3, AHCCCS held a town hall meeting during which they shared their current plans for ending the COVID-19 Flexibilities, including one that allows…
May 13, 2021
New Resources to Prevent and Address Sexual Violence Against Individuals with Disabilities
Raising Special Kids was one of the more than 50 different organizations, survivors, and families that made up the The Arizona Sexual Violence & I/DD…
May 5, 2021
Registration Now Open for Summer School for Parents 2021
Raising Special Kids is once again offering Summer School For Parents online. Join us on June 26th for a day of learning from your computer/tablet/phone - wherever you’re most…
April 2, 2021
AzEIP Shares Plan for Safely Resuming In-Person Services
Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) recently released their plan for resuming in-person early intervention services. Alicia Amundson, Part C Coordinator/Program Administrator for AzEIP, joined Raising…