Rejecting Harmful Misinformation: Autism Is Not an Epidemic
By framing autism solely as a tragedy, Kennedy dismisses the beautiful, complex identities and contributions…
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Parent Advocacy
“It’s important not to take these movements for granted. All these rights that we are…
Staff Spotlight: Sarah Dorman
“Working for RSK lets me build bridges with parent leaders and key people in the…
A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR – SPRING 2025
This edition of Connecting focuses on the power and importance of parent and family advocacy….
Cuts to Medicaid
This information is sourced from the AAPD Disability Policy Download (January/February 2025), which provides updates…
Medicaid Matters: A Lifeline for Conor and Families Like His
Conor is a young man with Down syndrome and autism. Just after he turned 21,…
Medicaid Matters: Tucker’s Story of Strength and Inclusion
Tucker Murrell was born at just 28 weeks, weighing a whopping 2 pounds, 5 ounces….
What Does the US Department of Education Do?
The U.S. Department of Education may not be responsible for daily classroom instruction. Still, it…
An Immediate Call to Action on Funding Threats to DDD Services
(February 5, 2025) —Our coalition of disability organizations—Ability360, Arizona Achieve, Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, Arizona Statewide Independent…
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2025 Special Day for Special Kids
The Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club is inviting families of children who have disabilities or special…
Staff Spotlight: Tasha Peters
Tasha turned her own experience navigating her daughter’s autism diagnosis into a passion for helping…
Navigating the Health Care Shift
It’s important for parents and guardians to start locating adult providers as their young people…
A Message From the Director – Winter 2024
As we close out the year and reflect on the work we do together, I’m…
Arizona Brewery Running Series Partners with Raising Special Kids to Support Arizona Families
Raising Special Kids is excited to announce a new partnership with the Arizona Brewery Running…
Chronic Illness Forms
Chronic illness forms can protect students from penalties due to excessive absences caused by serious…
A Message From the Director – Fall 2024
Research consistently shows that when parents and professionals work together toward shared goals, children achieve…
Staff Spotlight: Trudy Billy
Trudy Billy coordinates staffing for events and activities in central and northern Arizona. She also…
RSK Weighs In on Proposed Changes to High School Transition Planning
Your voice can help shape the future of transition services in Arizona. Comments must be…
Kelly Randall Accepted Into Prestigious AMCHP Leadership Lab Family Leaders’ Cohort
This prestigious program recognizes parents and family members who have demonstrated leadership in their…
A Message From the Director – Summer 2024
As we strive to build inclusive and supportive environments, we encourage families to explore a…
Staff Spotlight: Viviana Sexton
Viviana Sexton’s journey with RSK began when her oldest son, Asher, was diagnosed with autism…
Child Care Success
Quality child care supports a child’s development, and any positive child care program represents a…
RSK Celebrates 45 Years of Empowering Families
Raising Special Kids celebrated its 45th anniversary with a joyous event on April 26, 2024….