Raising Special Kids

Posted Jun 14, 2013

From AHCCCS: Thanks to ALL of you who shared your stories, contacted your legislators, and attended Community Forums, rallies and legislative hearings in support of Governor Brewer’s Restoration Plan.  Your hard work and commitment...

Posted Jun 4, 2013

The President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities (PCPID) within Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) recently released Managed Long-Term Services and Supports: 2012 Report to the President, which...

Posted Jun 3, 2013

Executive Director, Joyce Millard Hoie was the featured speaker at a recent United HealthCare town hall meeting for team members in Arizona. She was presented with a plaque to commemorate the artwork of Viviana Carreras, age 4, whose artwork was...

Posted Jun 3, 2013

Featured Stories Special Education Could Face $2 Billion in Cuts As a new round of budget talks gets underway in Congress, special education advocates are sounding the alarm about big cuts that may be on the horizon. Read article in...

Posted May 27, 2013

Notes from the Director of ADHS Families are the First First-Responders"The real first first-responders are moms, dads, grandmas and grandpas and even kids. That’s why family preparedness is so important. The family is the first link in...

Posted May 20, 2013

Ray Rafford Community Award Raising Special Kids is honored to accept the Ray Rafford Community Award from Mesa Public School District to “recognize community members who have made outstanding contributions to special education students in...

Posted May 20, 2013

We are sharing a message AHCCCS sent out to stakeholders and participants in the rally for Medicaid Restoration: The Rally for Restoration was a HUGE success thanks to YOU!!! Supporters turned out strong for the Final Rally and stood with the...

Posted May 13, 2013

Rally for Medicaid at the State Capitol Wednesday, May 15, 201311:00am (It is recommended to arrive early.)House Lawn, State Capitol, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZSee FAQs on Medicaid Expansion.Parking: Parking is available at the Bolin...