Youth and families had the opportunity to learn about employment and vocational rehabilitation, DDD and what supports they can provide for teens and young adults.
Another Picture Perfect Transition Institute in the Books! Read More »
AHCCCS is asking families who have experienced issues related to the formula shortage through DME/Home Health providers to complete this form to Report Concerns About the Quality of Care Received (https://www.azahcccs.gov/ACMS/).
In the Spring 2022 edition of Connecting, we included a photo of a young girl receiving a tube feeding while lying on her back. One of our readers shared with us that conducting tube feedings in this manner increases the risk of aspiration.
Things may have changed since Angelica Lara first started working at Raising Special Kids almost eight years ago but one of them is not her optimistic, diligent and creative approach to helping families – including her own
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If your child doesn’t qualify for AzEIP but you still have concerns about development, other resources are available for your family.
My Child Didn’t Qualify for AzEIP. What Can I Do Now? Read More »
Parents who are concerned about developmental delays in their young children now have access to a full suite of resources
OCR is planning to review and revise the Section 504 regulations. The current regulations have not been revised since 1977 and do not cover many situations children experience today.
Does Your Child Receive 504 Accommodations at School? If so, OCR Wants to Hear From You! Read More »
Today we mourn the loss of two inspiring leaders who have left an indelible mark on the community of parents
Each year, all Arizona school districts and charter schools are required to administer a Parent Involvement Survey to parents of students with IEPs.
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After a career full of helping children and families, Nilda Townsend credits her own children as her biggest influences. Nilda retires this summer after nine years as a Family Support Specialist at Raising Special Kids, and she will be dearly missed!
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