Like many busy moms raising children with special needs, De takes advantage of services on the internet to help keep her aware of news and information she can use to help her son, Andy. She monitors public policy issues and other news via Raising Special Kids\u2019 \u201cMonday Memo\u201d emails, which arrive weekly. She finds additional tips and resources in Raising Special Kids\u2019 Facebook posts (Twitter and Pinterest are also available).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes a little sharing generates a lot of fun. When De learned through these services about the circus coming to the new accessible fitness center in Phoenix for a special appearance, she shared the information with teachers at her son\u2019s school. The teachers, recognizing a great opportunity for a field trip, decided to bring two entire classes to see the circus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis was the first time our family was able to enjoy a major show event together because it was held at a modified, familiar venue. We hope it is the first of many such family experiences,\u201d said De.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We hope so too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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