The first time Namirah Jones visited the dentist at age 5, her meltdown brought the office to a halt. Her mother, Mia Costley, her grandmother and a dental assistant held her down while she screamed. The dentist couldn’t even get a mirror in her mouth. “That’s when it was determined…

BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The ongoing baby formula shortage is impacting people across the country and those here in East Tennessee. Some are trying to find alternative solutions like switching to breastfeeding or finding other formulas that are available. However, not everyone has that option. One Blount County mom…

A senior Twitter executive was secretly recorded mocking would-be owner Elon Musk for having Asperger’s syndrome – prompting the billionaire to call him out on the platform. “He has Asperger’s, so he’s special – you’re special needs. You’re literally special needs,” the honcho, identified by Project Veritas as Lead Client…

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, local law enforcement ran in the annual Special Olympics Torch Run. The group began running from Morehouse Parish and made a brief stop at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse. Torch run coordinator Tara Wilson says the run shines a light on special needs…

Baltimore County Board of EducationDistrict 2 Rebecca Chesner Non-Partisan 63 Baltimore County Retired school psychologist M.A., C.A.S. in school psychology From the time I was in elementary school I always cared about political issues and making a positive difference in the world.I have always been politically involved but never actually…

Erie Zoo423 West 38th St.Erie PA 16508(814) 864-4091 Google Map Description Adults with special needs: This class is for you!  We will gather once a month for 45 minutes and you will meet an animal during each class session as well as do a craft and see an exhibit animal….

OKLAHOMA CITY – Schools will be better able to address the mental health needs of their students beginning this coming academic year following the signing of Senate Bill 626. The measure, by Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, and Rep. Randy Randleman, R-Eufaula, requires mental health facilities providing inpatient mental health care…

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Monday was the first day of Mississippi State’s annual iCanBike Camp, which teaches children and adults with special needs how to ride a bicycle on their own. The camp returns for its third year at the Sanderson Recreation Center after a break due to COVID-19. “When…

On April 29, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”), issued the final rule on Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs (the “Final Rule”).  CMS promotes the Final Rule as advancing “CMS’ strategic vision of expanding access…

NEW DELHI: A three-member Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGA) panel, probing IndiGo’s denial to board a ‘divyang’ child at Ranchi Airport on May 7, has found the airline at fault. As a result, the panel will issue a show cause notice to the airline. After hearing IndiGo’s defence, it…