Tag: special needs education

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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 MORE
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With 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...
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podcastED: Founder of Arizona charter school for children with autism seeks to take model national
On this episode, senior writer Lisa Buie talks with Diana...
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Of courage, basketball, and conquering obstacles: Justin Williams’ story
OCOEE, Fla. – Justin Williams was 8 when he underwent surgery...
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The fight for school choice must continue
Editor’s note: Tera Myers, a parent advocate for families of...
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A parent’s story: How education savings accounts are changing lives in our family
Editor’s note: This first-person essay from Mississippi mother Leah Ferretti...
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New autism center in Florida Keys offers education, therapy, resources – and hope
Editor’s note: Visit autismsocietyofthekeys.com for more information on the Carrie...
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School specializing in celebrating unique abilities expands to serve more children
Editor’s note: To learn more about LiFT Academy, read reimaginED...
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A 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...
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Former 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...
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Two 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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