Raising Special Kids

Posted Mar 10, 2014

Celebrate March as Developmental Disabilties Awareness Month “Disability is a natural part of the human experience that does not diminish the right of individuals with developmental disabilities to live independently, to exert control and...

Posted Mar 5, 2014

Supporting Decision-making and Competence by Marissa Huth Age 18 marks the threshold of a child’s entry to adult life. It’s a milestone that many parents of children with developmental and other significant disabilities find...

Posted Feb 10, 2014

The following announcement was sent on behalf of DES/DDD Business Operations on Friday, February 7th providing a reminder to Support Coordinators and Providers of AHCCCS policy regarding meeting locations. Important Announcement for Qualified...

Posted Jan 15, 2014

Joyce Millard Hoie, Executive Director of Raising Special Kids, is featured this month in Raising Arizona Kids magazine. Joyce discusses our mission and the many challenges families face raising children with special needs. Read the full article...

Posted Jul 31, 2013

Arizona's home and community-based services (HCBS) placement percentage has increased by over 30 percent since 1998, resulting in $300 million in savings. More than 95 percent of individuals with developmental disabilities in the state receive...

Posted Jul 31, 2013

The state of Arizona passed a law to update their policy on the use of so-called “seclusion rooms” in schools, padded rooms where students, often special education students with behavioral issues, are sent to “cool down.&rdquo...

Posted Jul 26, 2013

Raising Special Kids is honored to have received the highest of three achievement awards for a Parent Center - The 2013 Excellence Award from the National and Regional Parent Technical Assistance Centers funded by the U.S. Department of...

Posted Jul 8, 2013

Beginning October 1, 2013 families whose children receive services through Children's Rehabilitative Services (CRS) will have one of four new CRS coverage types:  Depending on the type of coverage, families will have a choice of receiving...