Special Needs
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1.4KReaching a Milestone: Now the largest chapter in the country, Special Olympics New York is celebrating 50 years
Kayla McKeon’s time with Special Olympics New York began on a soccer field. And it didn’t take long for her parents to...
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1.3KCome Out and Play: Move Along offers adaptive sports for youth, adults
No matter who you are, or how old you are, being active can provide measurable physical and psychological benefits. For those with...
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1.3KLet’s Get Together: Remaking classrooms so all students are included
Julie Causton, Ph.D., wants teachers to help students become their best selves. As an educator who has worked at the elementary, middle,...
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2.0KMy Name Is Mom: How much of me is tied up in being a parent?
Once upon a time I was Samantha. At times I am Mrs. Pierce. However, most of the time I’m Mom. The day...
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3.0KExploring the Spectrum: A parent takes a deep dive into neurodiversity
The core of neurodiversity is the understanding that, regardless of label or perceptions, each of us is a neurological miracle possessing intrinsic...
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3.6KOpening the World: Rochester School for the Deaf offers specialized education, community
Every Monday morning, 12-year old Lucas Krukowski boards a school bus at his Cicero home and heads off to school. But, unlike...
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1.7KDiverse Strengths, Diverse Needs: The Kurpiewski family navigates life with positivity and gratitude
Jessica and Stephen Kurpiewski have three children: Adriana, 12, Briana, 10, and Caleb, 7. Adriana enjoys dance, color guard and drawing. Briana...
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1.7KSupporting Choices: Advocates Inc. helps people with special needs find their path
Founded over 25 years ago, Advocates Inc. began as a group of parents supporting one another to raise our special needs children.
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2.0KLearning to Advocate: Parents of disabled students need know-how and support
Fourteen-year-old Walter Polak is an honor student who passed two high school Regents exams while he was still in middle school. The...
