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AUGUST 2024 • ISSUE 222
A NATION OF ' SPECIAL NEEDS'' KIDS NEEDS All of sudden, it seems there is a huge number of ‘special needs’ kids. How did that happen and what’s driving the increase? Experts weigh in. PLUS: is the term 'special needs' derogatory?
What Wheelchair Users Wish You Knew…
Q&A WITH
SHELLY CALLAHAN Executive director of The Center explains how the nonprofit helps refugees to resettle in the region. ‘This year we are on track to do about 400 refugee arrivals,’ she says
‘I do all the things you do!’ says Marcus Johnson is the manager of Advocacy Programs at Independence Care System. He helps New Yorkers with disabilities access the services they need to live independently in their community.