Tag: special needs education
South Florida parents’ entrepreneurship now offering Jewish students with unique abilities opportunity to shine
Like many worthy endeavors, it started with two determined moms. Both Avigayil Shaffren and Shoshana Jablon had children with unique abilities. Shaffren’s son was born with cerebral palsy, which affected his left side. Jablon’s son was born with Down Syndrome and later was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Shaffren’s... READ MOREWith nowhere to turn, Florida mom started her own school for students on the autism spectrum
Joshua Akabosu was nearly hit by a truck when he...
READ MOREpodcastED: Founder of Arizona charter school for children with autism seeks to take model national
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READ MOREOf courage, basketball, and conquering obstacles: Justin Williams’ story
OCOEE, Fla. – Justin Williams was 8 when he underwent surgery...
READ MOREThe fight for school choice must continue
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READ MOREA parent’s story: How education savings accounts are changing lives in our family
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READ MORENew autism center in Florida Keys offers education, therapy, resources – and hope
Editor’s note: Visit autismsocietyofthekeys.com for more information on the Carrie...
READ MORESchool specializing in celebrating unique abilities expands to serve more children
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READ MOREA parent’s story: Thankful that Florida’s school choice programs offer hope to special needs students
Editor’s note: This first-person essay from Florida mother Stephanie Rodriguez...
READ MOREFormer high school dropout perseveres, overcomes, and will open inclusive school that welcomes students with autism
“There was one event that triggered me to create the...
READ MORETwo women with a vision launch unique school for children with autism
CLEARWATER, Florida – Inside the walls of a sky-blue building...
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