WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Waco’s Hawaiian Falls waterpark whose season last summer was one of the casualties of the new coronavirus, which put the brakes on the rollout of millions of dollars of upgrades and additions, is setting some time aside this weekend to meet some special needs. From 9…

NEPA Inclusive has donated $1,000 to the Wilkes-Barre Special Needs Playground Project fund. Frank Bartoli, CEO of the Pittston-based organization, said the project coincides with organization’s mission to provide an all-inclusive life for people with disabilities. “Our mission at NEPA Inclusive is to help create and support inclusive and sustainable…

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Top Crops garden on the WKU farm isn’t an ordinary garden. The nonprofit works with special needs adults by teaching gardening skills as a way to foster social interaction and give back to the community.  What You Need To Know Top Crops is a nonprofit…

A Thursday’s dedication of a handcap-accessible restroom at the Delaware State Fair are, from left, fair Treasurer Doug Crouse, Janet Butler, fair vice president Clark, student activist Jarrett Butler and State Sen. Dave Wilson.   One Delaware student appears to have a jump on a career as a lobbyist, as…

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – Adaptive Communities, Inc. is looking to provide more fun and educational programs and classes to its members. The non-profit works with 18-year-olds and older who haves special needs in central Wisconsin. Director Katie Jones felt it was important to provide a safe and fun hangout area…

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – For some students and teachers, the first day of the 2021-2022 school year will also mark their first day back in a classroom since the coronavirus pandemic began. A new school year always brings changes. Add a pandemic into the mix and parents and students are…

A BUNGALOW in Stoulton is set to be converted into a special school as part of new proposals. A planning application submitted to Wychavon District Council seeks to change the use of the property, which has a section used for provision of bed and breakfast, to a facility for 18…

Throughout the United States, the number of teachers qualified to support students with special needs is declining. In Nebraska, school leaders are concerned the shortage will put those students at risk for compromised learning and growth. University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers are working to understand which factors influence preparation and retention of…

Two youth athletes with special needs were surprised Wednesday with their own adaptive tricycles thanks to a partnership between Wasatch Adaptive Sports and The Hartford during a day out biking with family at Germania Park in Murray. The bikes — for 13-year old Audrey Sterner and 21-year-old Michaela Bryner —…

An Ohio dad found a sweet way to ensure that his kids with special needs have employment opportunities — and now their business has become a community favorite! Joel Wegener told NBC affiliate WLWT that he decided to buy an ice cream truck in April after realizing that it may…