http://news.prlog.org/tag/special-needs/special needs - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12142360-capita-conferences-announce-details-of-their-special-educational-needs-conference-30-sep-2013.htmlSpecial Educational Needs Monday 30th September 2013, Central London Chaired by Lorraine Peterson OBE, Chief Executive Officer, nasen About the event: This conference comes as the Government implements the most radical changes to Special Educational... http://www.prlog.org/12137252-conscious-art-to-showcase-work-of-artists-with-special-needs.htmlCharlotte, NC Event Sponsored by Anna's Angels Foundation to Benefit Duke Children's Hospital http://www.prlog.org/12136525-parents-of-special-needs-children-should-plan-early-for-guardianship.htmlAttorney Offers Tips to Help Parents Prepare Now for the Special Needs Child’s 18th Birthday http://www.prlog.org/12129654-nonotuck-resource-associates-inc-continues-growth-with-multiple-new-hires.htmlFor over 40 years Nonotuck Resource Associates has helped transform the lives of hundreds of people with intellectual and physical disabilities http://www.prlog.org/12123929-local-autism-charity-celebrates-10-years-with-fundraiser.htmlParker Autism Foundation raises money for Charlotte-area children to attend camp http://www.prlog.org/12120467-camp-pa-qua-tuck-hosts-first-ever-special-needs-resource-fair.html(Center Moriches, NY) — For the first time, Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck is hosting a Special Needs Resource Fair, which will take place on April 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. http://www.prlog.org/12115780-childrens-chapter-book-raises-awareness-on-special-needs.html“You’d better keep that wrinkled-headed, alien freak away,” was not an uncommon thing to hear when 10 year old, Elton “Buzz” Stewart takes his pet vulture out in public places. http://www.prlog.org/12116294-pediastaff-inc-to-attend-2013-aota-conference-with-blue-orange-games.htmlNationwide staffing company focusing on the placement and staffing of pediatric therapists partners with board game company, Blue Orange Games to provide occupational therapy activities for their staff network. http://www.prlog.org/12104403-college-planning-holistic-approach-for-parentsguardians-conference.htmlCollege Planning: A Holistic Approach for Parents/Guardian Conference Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. One Commerce Center 1201 N. http://www.prlog.org/12096939-capita-conferences-additional-support-for-learning-conference-25th-april-2013-edinburgh.htmlA One Day National Conference Additional Support for Learning Sharing Good Practice in Inclusive Education Thursday 25th April 2013 – Edinburgh Following the recent publication of the Scottish Government’s long term plan of support, Capita... http://www.prlog.org/12096478-app-developer-dads-first-app-for-special-needs-children-wins-best-app-ever-awards.htmlGLEN ROCK, New Jersey, February 26, 2013 - Today, The Jonah Bonah Learning Company, LLC’s flagship product, SpeechBox™ app for Apple’s iPad has been voted Best Special Needs App in the “Best App Ever Awards”. http://www.prlog.org/12094378-the-help-group-now-offering-spring-break-camps-for-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorders.htmlKids Like Me, a program of The Help Group that offers camps, after school enrichment classes, and weekend social activities for children, teens, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, is holding three spring break day camps in March. http://www.prlog.org/12090196-park-lawn-looking-for-volunteers-for-tag-days.htmlPark Lawn seeks volunteers to help on the weekend of March 29th and 30th and April 12th and 13th from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm to help raise money for the programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Park Lawn. http://www.prlog.org/12078757-new-one-button-talking-watch-with-multiple-functions-for-the-blind.htmlThe first high-tech, easy-to-use talking watch with a single button, dual voice, and other features for individuals who are blind or visually impaired http://www.prlog.org/12073704-park-lawn-raffle-win-trip-to-vegas-for-4.htmlLess than two weeks left to win a trip to Vegas for 4 and a stay at the Venetian Hotel! The winner will receive an Italian themed escape for 4 days and 3 nights. Proceeds will benefit hundreds of individuals with special needs. http://www.prlog.org/12071851-free-best-day-snow-events-for-children-with-special-needs.htmlVolunteers needed at Thunder Ridge Ski Area on March 2nd & 3rd and Tuxedo Ridge Ski Center on March 9th & 10th to help children with special needs have a life-changing day. http://www.prlog.org/12061539-best-day-honored-in-unique-jewelry-piece-inspired-by-world-famous-surf-dog-richocet.htmlSarahDipiti launches unique Surf Dog Richochet’s Best Day at the Beach Bracelet with a portion of each bracelet sale to be donated to Best Day to help more children with special needs surf. http://www.prlog.org/12056451-free-advocacy-training-program-gives-fighting-voice-to-parents-of-children-with-autism.htmlInitially structured as a 18-hour program with classes every other Saturday, Special Needs Network's Parent Advocacy Mentor Program (PAM) has grown to span eight weeks and offer 25 hours of intensive training, with over 300 graduates to date. http://www.prlog.org/12056373-park-lawn-raffle-venetian-hotel-trip-for-four.htmlTickets are on sale for Park Lawn’s Venetian Hotel Trip for Four Raffle with the winner receiving an Italian themed escape for 4 days and 3 nights. Proceeds will benefit hundreds of individuals with special needs. http://www.prlog.org/12047449-behavioral-concepts-inc-hires-worcester-resident-christine-apostol-as-clinical-coordinator.htmlBehavioral Concepts, Inc. (BCI), a company of behavioral clinicians specializing in the care of children with autism in Central Massachusetts, http://www.prlog.org/12044806-free-training-series-available-for-literacy-support-software-for-students-with-special-needs.htmlAtomic Learning and Texthelp Inc. have partnered to offer free training tutorials on Read&Write GOLD from Texthelp. http://www.prlog.org/12042955-clothes-and-toys-to-be-distributed-to-special-needs-families-impacted-by-hurricane-sandy.htmlLos Angeles autism organizations will join local autism advocates and celebrities to distribute relief clothes, warm accessories, and children and toddler toys to special needs families impacted by Hurricane Sandy in Newark, NJ. http://www.prlog.org/12041786-special-needs-students-volunteer-at-harry-chapin-food-bank.htmlStudents from the Goodwill L.I.F.E. Academy volunteered at the Harry Chapin Food Bank in Fort Myers. The L.I.F.E. Academy is a tuition-free, open-enrollment Lee County charter school for middle/high school students with developmental disabilities. http://www.prlog.org/12040853-free-training-series-available-for-readwrite-gold-literacy-support-software-for-students.htmlAtomic Learning and Texthelp have partnered to offer free training tutorials on Read&Write GOLD. Read&Write GOLD is literacy support software for those with special needs, such as those with learning disabilities or who are English Language Learners. http://www.prlog.org/12038216-art-show-celebrates-creative-achievements-of-children-with-special-needs.htmlSpecial Exhibit Features Artwork by Children and Raises Funds for The South Florida Jewish Academy, a School that Celebrates and Educates Children with Special Needs http://www.prlog.org/12036572-best-day-honored-as-2012-top-rated-non-profit.htmlGreatNonprofits, an organization that informs donors and volunteers about trustworthy nonprofits, names Best Day a prestigious 2012 Top-Rated NonProfit based on positive online reviews. http://www.prlog.org/12027512-free-toys-and-holiday-cheer-at-special-needs-networks-lunch-with-santa.htmlSpecial Needs Network will give away thousands of toys at the first ever “Lunch with Santa” – a free holiday celebration that will also include lunch, picture with Santa and his elves, live music, holiday arts & crafts, and special door prizes. http://www.prlog.org/12014389-the-imums-named-top-app-resource-for-children-with-special-needs.htmlThe iMums' are very honored to be included in a round-up of top websites for educational apps featured on the 60 Minutes website alongside some other great resources like Apps for Homeschooling, Appy Mall and Smart Apps for Kids. http://www.prlog.org/12001892-joey-travoltas-inclusion-films-unveils-marketing-and-public-relations-division.htmlInclusion Films Marketing and Public Relations, will provide the extensive training and ultimately, employment for the marketing/PR sector of the industry in the way Inclusion Films has done for the production sector, headed by Van Allen-Steinberg. http://www.prlog.org/11997659-top-queensland-school-gives-students-an-edge-with-literacyplanet.html1,250 MacGregor students in Prep to Year 7 now have full access to LiteracyPlanet® – a digital learning program that’s proven to deliver unparalleled student engagement, while helping teachers manage and assess their students. http://www.prlog.org/11997374-special-needs-students-coordinate-treasure-sale-to-raise-funds-for-school.htmlThe Goodwill L.I.F.E. Academy, a special needs charter school in Fort Myers, is hosting a "Treasure Sale" to raise money for the school's community-based instruction program. The sale starts Wednesday, October 17, 2012, and concludes on October 19. http://www.prlog.org/11989562-be-grateful-raffle-to-benefit-park-lawn.htmlChicago nonprofit Park Lawn wants to know what the community is grateful towards in life. They are finding out through a raffle where the winner will be grateful for $5,000. Park Lawn is grateful for the supportive community. http://www.prlog.org/11989189-crasche-hats-provide-protection-for-people-with-special-needs.htmlHats Help to Prevent Serious Head Injury in a Dignified Manner http://www.prlog.org/11976135-momos-special-toys-is-holding-toy-fairs-at-local-preschools.htmlMomo’s Special Toys is now holding toy fairs for preschools. These fairs aim to provide parents, preschools, and of course, children, with a convenient and hands-on approach in selecting purposeful and fun toys. http://www.prlog.org/11975409-win-18-million-dollar-dream-house-for-10000-and-help-kids-with-special-needs.htmlReachout America 501(c)3 nonprofit is offering the most beautiful house on North Georgia's Lake Allatoona as the Grand Prize of their online Fundraiser! Enter now to win this stunning Lakefront Dream House! http://www.prlog.org/11967865-best-day-foundation-to-help-children-with-special-needs-surf-in-santa-barbara-on-sept-16th.htmlBest Day Foundation will host a free beach event at Ledbetter beach on Sept 16th including surfing, bodyboarding, kayaking, stand up paddling (SUP), & more – activities most children only dream of. Parents must register their children online. http://www.prlog.org/11966488-pancake-pajama-breakfast-for-autistic-and-special-needs-childrens-and-their-families.htmlPlay-Place for Autistic Children to host Pancake Pajama Breakfast for Children affected by Autism and other Special Needs. http://www.prlog.org/11966946-astounding-chaeli-mycroft-at-acsa-disability-expo.html“My greatest strength is that I believe I can do anything,” says 18-year-old ability activist Chaeli Mycroft http://www.prlog.org/11964797-no-adult-left-behind-at-white-apple-institute.htmlCongress enacted the No Child Left Behind Act, but what about adult students with disabilities who want to move forward in their educational pursuits? http://www.prlog.org/11961054-carson-toyota-confirms-toyota-has-announced-presenting-sponsorship-of-morgans-wonderland.htmlMorgan’s Wonderland is the world’s first theme park specifically designed with special-needs individuals in mind. http://www.prlog.org/11955385-new-facebook-followers-to-local-state-farm-agency-benefits-park-lawn.htmlMartin Salvino State Farm Agency is a good neighbor to his local charity Park Lawn by donating $2 per new follower on his Facebook page. This will fund additional art classes for those with special needs. http://www.prlog.org/11952718-advance-la-transitional-living-programs.htmlLive. Advance. LA. is developed specifically for young adults facing unique challenges as they prepare for their transition to independence. The program offers a supported living experience on a college campus in Bel Air, California. http://www.prlog.org/11943103-lessonpixcom-adds-appropriate-pictures-of-mature-subjects.htmlLessonPix.com has added classroom and therapy-appropriate pictures of mature subjects and appropriate safety constraints. http://www.prlog.org/11924523-exclusive-collaborative-art-empowerment-event-with-women-lead-art-nonjudgmental-by-kl-reyes.htmlOn Thursday, July 26, 2012, art Nonjudgmental by KL-Reyes and Women LEAD, an awe-INSPIRING young women's empowerment organization will come together to head up a "united" exhibit event at art Nonjudgmental's venue home, Local 138 Bar/Lounge. http://www.prlog.org/11915185-additude-magazine-publishes-new-review-of-adhd-tool-for-kids-adults.htmlThe leading magazine with advice for living well with ADHD and learning disabilities has published an independent review of Brennan Innovators' Reading Focus Cards, solutions for struggling readers of all ages. http://www.prlog.org/11911859-silverlining-designer-resale-boutique-4th-of-july-sale.htmlSILVERLINING -- IS HAVING A HUGE 4th of JULY WEEK-LONG SALE!! Everything (some exclusions) is 20% off and an additional 5% is offered on items that are Red, White or Blue! http://www.prlog.org/11911744-park-lawn-launches-text-to-give-mobile-giving-program.htmlChicago south suburb nonprofit launches another way for people to give back and make a big difference. http://www.prlog.org/11908000-acsa-disability-expo-highlights-lifestyle-solutions.htmlThe ACSA Disability Trade and Lifestyle Expo and Conference is fast becoming a major event on the Southern African disability calendar. It takes place from 6 to 8 September at Sandton Convention Centre, Gauteng. http://www.prlog.org/11904849-nine-year-old-olivia-grenci-shows-how-special-summer-can-be-for-everyone-at-camp-pa-qua-tuck.htmlFor over 60 years, Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck has been a unique haven for special-needs children and their families. http://www.prlog.org/11903940-goodwill-life-academy-students-raise-1200-with-vases.htmlStudents of the Goodwill L.I.F.E. Academy raised $1,200 by selling 30 hand-painted and decorated vases at the Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida Breakthrough Awards Luncheon in May.