Raising Special Kids
Help and Hope for Families
Raising Special Kids exists to improve the lives of children with the full range of disabilities, from birth to age 26, by providing support, training, information and individual assistance so families can become effective advocates for their children.
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Like many parents, Nicole and Brett Guysi developed the habit of spelling words in front of their young children to … What’s happening with AAC?…
From January – June, 2020, Raising Special Kids surveyed 189 family support program participants
The U. S. Department of Education has awarded Arizona’s grant for parent training and information to Raising Special Kids,
Family stories
Inclusion isn’t just a philosophy for the Merrill family, it’s a way of life.
Family Support Specialist Jenny Gibbons listened and provided feedback for Lurinda and Jay’dyn. “Jenny was a real-life hero,” Lurinda said. “She helped me keep it…
Not only does Michelle Dumay have a calming voice, she is able to candidly describe her complex family experiences with … Raising Special Kids Fills…
I’m so grateful to learn that Raising Special Kids is truly here to offer support. There is no catch, no gimmick, and no charge. I have found emotional support from people who understand what it is like to have a child with special needs.
— Parent
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