News & Updates
What’s happening with AAC? Changes for DDD Members as of Jan. 1
Like many parents, Nicole and Brett Guysi developed the habit of spelling words in front of their young children to
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We’re Listening!
From January – June, 2020, Raising Special Kids surveyed 189 family support program participants
Raising Special Kids Awarded Federal Grant to Support Families
The U. S. Department of Education has awarded Arizona’s grant for parent training and information to Raising Special Kids,
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A Message From the Director – Fall 2020
families of students eligible for Arizona Long Term Care Services would be able to receive home and community based services during school hours to participate in remote learning.
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Back to School Planning – A Guide for Parents Guardians and Caregivers
For many families, back to school looks different this year than it has in previous years.
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Raising Special Kids Joins Nationwide Project to Dismantle Racism in Health Care
Raising Special Kid has joined other parent centers nationwide to launch a project to address and dismantle racism in the health care of children and youth with special health care needs and their families.
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An Inside Look at Raising Special Kids – Chris Tiffany Interview with Jen Kupiszewski
Attorney Jennifer Kupiszewski interviews Raising Special Kids Executive Director Christopher Tiffany
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Supported Decision Making Videos Available
A series of 10 videos to help provide accurate, easy to understand information to help families and self-advocates understand this less-restrictive alternative to legal guardianship.
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PRESS RELEASE: ‘Crisis Standards of Care’ Must Consider Rights of People With Disabilities
As the spread of COVID-19 worsens, ‘Crisis Standards of Care’ nationwide must consider the civil and human rights of people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations