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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…
March 30, 2021
Don Storrs Remembered Fondly as Leader and Friend to Many
Raising Special Kids lost a longtime leader, supporter, mentor and friend when Don Storrs passed away in his sleep at age 70. Both Don and…
March 30, 2021
Working Together To Improve Literacy Among Elementary School Students
When teachers, school staff and parents all use the same techniques and language to work with students on literacy skills, they see positive results.
March 29, 2021
What a Long, Strange Year It’s Been!
When the world was forced to adjust to a global pandemic, the changes needing to happen in a very short time were nearly staggering. As…
March 29, 2021
Staff Spotlight: Nannette Salasek
Despite the good news, Nannette found herself overwhelmed and paralyzed with fear. An amazing NICU nurse referred her to Raising Special Kids who offered support,…
March 18, 2021
ACTION ALERT: Proposed Voting Laws Will Make it Harder for People With Disabilities To Vote
Early voting is not new to Arizona and voters have been participating in democracy through early voting for the past two decades. However, the Arizona…