We have much to be thankful for at Special Needs Neighborhood.com this year…
We are thankful for parents , caregivers and providers that have shared their resources, we are thankful for the readers that comment on the blog and the community Q&A section, we are thankful that people add events that all of us can attend and we [...]
On a sunny day in early November, the Autism Society of Greater Austin held its fall picnic at a wonderful location and resource for organizations and families that are impacted by special needs–Candlelight Ranch. The 100-acre ranch at Lake Travis has many offerings for special needs groups when they rent the facilities–there are therapeutic nature [...]
Today’s Austin American-Statesman features an article written by technology reporter Omar Gallaga about Special Needs Neighborhood.com.
We are always grateful when local media help us to get the word out to people …thank you Omar and Statesman! And our inbox this morning has shown that people are reading the article and learning about ways they can [...]
Many states, including the Lone Star State, continue to offer alternative routes to achieve special education teacher certification to address “critical teacher shortage”. The states determine that special education is a high needs area for teachers. So, regional Departments of Education prepare reports and lobby the U.S. Department of Education for money to fund incentive [...]
Autism Speaks is hosting its Austin “Walk Now for Autism” event this Saturday, November 15, at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. In addition to the walk, there is an autism community resource fair, live music and fun activities for kids. For more information, check out the Special Needs [...]
More and more social networking sites are launched monthly. Our sociological tendency to gather in groups has turned virtual. The Internet has led people to online support groups where online communities are formed and kindred spirits connect. Users search out concrete feedback for life’s issues. Technology has transformed our experiences from sideline observers to proactive [...]
The Austin-area nonprofit, El Buen Samaritano is having a one-day registration THIS Saturday, November 8, 2008, beginning at 9:00 a.m. to sign up low-income children to receive free Christmas toys during their holiday party on December 19th. At the time of registration, parents will be required to show proof of income, bring [...]
