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 […]
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News & Updates
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
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
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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
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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 his wife Peggy served Raising Special Kids in many capacities for decades.
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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.
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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 with many people and organizations, technology took center stage for Raising Special Kids. Staff adjusted to working from home, presenting 100% of our workshops online and helping their own children with online school.
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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, guidance, and, most importantly, a connection to another parent who had a child with spina bifida.
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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
