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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Supported Decision Making
While the concept has been around for a long time, this new legislation formally recognizes…
Staff Spotlight: Anna Burgmann
Anna retires in March 2024 after more than 13 years with the organization and she…
A Message From the Director – Spring 2024
In our featured article, we discuss Supported Decision-Making, recent legislative developments, and real-life parental experiences,…
Family stories
Empowering Independence
Like many parents of soon-to-be adults, Elisa and Mark Cain wanted to protect their son…
Becoming Parents Was Unexpected
Tony and his husband William unexpectedly took on the care of his great-nephew Nathaniel…
Navigating Behavior Challenges at School
Throughout Conor’s school years, his behavior frequently interfered with his ability to successfully participate in…
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