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News & Updates
January 30, 2023
ACDL and RSK Position on HB2460
Raising Special Kids operates Arizona’s Parent Training and Information Center funded under Part D of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. On behalf of Arizona…
January 17, 2023
RSK Recognized in AZ OnTrack Initiative Report
the AZ OnTrack team worked closely with camps to enroll and support any camper who wanted to participate including providing access to resources and expert…
December 23, 2022
Building Capacity; Developing Parents’ Skills Encourages Children To Pursue Their Own Dreams
When parents demonstrate advocacy for their children with unique needs, it encourages their children to grow into advocates too and live their best lives.
December 23, 2022
A Message From the Director – Winter 2022
It is with a mix of gratitude, satisfaction and joy that we present our Winter 2022 edition of the Raising Special Kids (RSK) newsletter, Connecting.…
December 21, 2022
Staff Spotlight: Michelle Henretta
Throughout her professional life, Michelle has worked as a paraprofessional and special education teacher teaching students of all abilities. She has experience in behavior coaching…
December 14, 2022
Preventing Abuse and Neglect
Amy Silverman of KJZZ.org and her colleagues shared information about the abuse of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Arizona through a multi-episode…
September 29, 2022
Staff Spotlight: Tracey Sullivan
Tracey Sullivan first became interested in working with children with special health care needs when her nephew was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss, language delays…
September 29, 2022
A Message From the Director – Fall 2022
In December 2021 we say farewell to Jennifer Kupiszewski as she leaves the Raising Special Kids board of directors after many years of dedicated service…
September 29, 2022
The ABCs of 504 Plans
To qualify for a 504 plan, a student needs to meet a definition set out by law which has three parts. The student must have…
August 19, 2022
Let’s Salsabrate!
Raising Special Kids is honored to be one of the recipients of Fresh Cravings' "Salsabrate the Good" Awards.
August 12, 2022
What You Need To Know When Voting in Arizona
Learn about your voting rights, voter registration, knowing your rights, Special Election Boards, and resolving problems on Election Day
August 1, 2022
DDD Provider Rate Increase Virtual Forums
DDD will host a series of virtual forums in August 2022. We encourage members, families, vendors and providers to attend. DDD will talk about its…