special needs

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Stacey @xstitcher (39002) • Petaluma, California 25 May

The next to last one of the trainings was about working with students in Special Education--which to the best of my knowledge we don't where I work, and I was wondering why I was even having to watch this video (which was an hour...

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I do not know if this would work for you

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169406) • United States 26 Sep

My little kiddo that I am working with this year is on Facebook. I do not see that the profile is private. I did follow it. There are almost four hundred followers. Not bad for our little community. It has been so helpful for me...

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Stranger saves the life of a 5 year old boy with special needs

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 12 Sep 24

Dakota McDonald who is a resident of Peoria Arizona was at the right place at the right time on Friday of last week when he was driving his auto on the streets when he saw a five year old boy who has special needs who was...

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Autism

Hera Hestia @Herahestia93 (152) • Indonesia 13 Nov 22

I have a cousin with special needs.He is now 19 years old.He has autism, he happens to be the autistic type who doesn't speak at all.When I stayed at his house about 3 years ago, I had the opportunity to take care of my cousin....

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A retired businessman in Louisiana finds a way to assist needy persons

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 29 Nov 21

Baton Rouge resident Andrew McLindon, 53, is one person who is a likeable person since he found a new venture to work with after his retirement from his previous line of work which was real estate and construction work. Andrew...

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Micay, Our New Baby.

rakski @rakski (156200) • Philippines 15 Apr 21

I would like to introduce to you Micay, her real name is Michelle. She is the child we are sponsoring in the foundation. She is actually 26 years old but her mental age is 3 months old. She is wheelchair bound and...

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A child with special needs get a swing at a playground in Florida

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 28 Mar 21

The community in Key Largo Florida are being praised by Jessica Pena who is the mother of five year old Blake Pena who suffers from cerebral palsy was happy that did not have a special swing for Blake to have as his own. Jessica...

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about today/special needs

Yumeko @aureategloom (11025) • Bosnia And Herzegovina 18 Mar 21

it's almost 1:08PM here and i already had one online class. i was supposed to have practice in Foster home, but we're not allowed to go there, so now i'm waiting for my online class at 5:30PM. it's good that i have time to do...

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Ohio Coffee Shop employs persons with special needs

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 17 Mar 21

Mark Titmus who is the co-owner of the Coffee Caravan is one person who is assisting persons in Lebanon Ohio by giving persons who live in the community a chance to work at his company. Mark hires persons who have special needs...

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My new job!

The Horse @TheHorse (238268) • Walnut Creek, California 30 Sep 20

I got a call from a friend and former co-teacher yesterday. She is from a North African country, and her first language is French. She has a special needs son, and has set up a small preschool, specializing in children "who learn...

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An ice cream shop in North Texas whose employees have special needs

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 27 Aug 19

I have to give credit where credit is due to the founder of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream store Tom Landis who is doing his part to give employees who work in his store located in Dallas Texas a chance to work for him since due to...

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Pizza Inn owner puts up a sign outside her store that pleads for patience

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 5 Oct 18

Being an owner of a Pizza Inn in Greenville South Carolina can test your nerves when over half of the employees at that store have special needs. Amanda Cartagine who owns a Pizza Inn restaurant in Greenville South Carolina made...

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Cleveland Police give a bullied teen with special needs a new bicycle

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 14 Sep 18

If there is one thing I cannot stand, it is bullies who pick on teenagers who have special needs that ride a bicycle that is colored pink. Cleveland Police Officers Ross and Raddell came to the home of the mother of Elvis who did...

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A businesswoman in Illinois has a business for students with special needs

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 11 Aug 18

Maria Veal is an amazing businesswoman who has followed her passions of baking food since she was a child growing up in Mexico. Maria who is showing her heart of compassion of caring for others that need work and have special...

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MY Creature Comfort Lifestyle And MyLot…

Gitara @Gita17112016 (3611) • Trinidad And Tobago 28 Feb 18

I hook my laptop to a big screen TV and sit in my recliner and use a remote mouse and keyboard. Yup! I have every creature comfort. I am sitting here trying to think of a light topic to write on. My health is not too good and my...

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I cannot say much about work

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169406) • United States 24 Jan 18

Because I work with physically and mentally handicapped children and they are not my own, I cannot legally or morally say much. Just some days. Oh, and I cannot say much about their familis either. Suffice it to say two of the...

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What do you do to save your money?

The Invisible Man @TheInvisibleMan (17594) 7 Nov 17

For some people having to save money is not exactly a very easy task to be done (especially considering the special needs that each of them may have). So... Are you good at saving money or is this something difficult for you? How...

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Rough Day

mommaj @mommaj (23112) • United States 21 Feb 17

I pray that anyone with an autistic child does not truly understand the depths of this post. Today I was reminded how absolute alone I was. Please don't get me wrong. God takes care of me. I have friends that I talk to on the...

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When I Think About My Work Day

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169406) • United States 14 Oct 16

The students I work with are extremely challenging with their behaviors. We manage it with a variety of picture schedules, and tons of structure, and lots of rewards. I am mentally exhausted by the end of the day, and I usually...

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Should a child wear a diaper in public?

Randall One @randomone1 (4) 15 Apr 16

Due to mental illness some children do not get potty trained until a later age. Do you think these children should wear normal underwear or a diaper when they go in public? I would find it embarrassing as a child if I had to...

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