The Monterey County School Boards Association (MCSBA) will honor Special Kids Connect, an organization that serves families with loved ones that have disabilities, with the “Excellence in Education” award.
Read ArticleOnce a child receives a medical diagnosis of a disability, a new chapter of parenting and advocating begins: seeking out and starting therapy programs and supportive services. Here are Monterey County resources you’ll need.
Read ArticleThere is no way to be prepared for the mix of emotions that are felt when your child is given a medical diagnosis, especially one you are not familiar with and especially when the diagnosis is defined as a disability.
Read ArticleSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal civil rights law that protects qualified students from discrimination based on disability.
Read ArticleConnecting with other parents whose children have disabilities, even if it’s not the same diagnosis as their child, gives parents support, encouragement, empathy, and resources that lift their spirits and build communities and friendships.
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