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Lifesteps’ mission is to help individuals and families with life’s changing needs by developing programs and providing services which will improve their quality of life. More important is the organiza...

Obituary: Joan Neverdousky Roach, 88 - Fairfield, CT - Joan was first employed at St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport before joining her husband at Greater Bridgeport Urology.

The Chicago Yacht Club's annual Special Needs Cruise brought dozens of guests to the lakefront for a scenic ride aboard spacious boats.

The DiMatteo Family Charitable Foundation has once again stepped up to the challenge of...

Feb 4, 2021 YOUNGSTOWN – Denise Wolf joined the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation as the Jewish Community Center’s executive director Jan. 28. Previously, she was Chief Operating Officer for the J in Tuscon, Ariz. As COO, Wolf oversaw Early Childhood; Children, Youth & Camping Services; Health & Wellness; Special Needs Services; Art & Culture; and the day-to-day operations of the large agency. Wolf is looking forward to meeting new people as well as creating programs for the community based...

Steve perry has more on what shes learned in tonights perrys principles. >> when chris was in kindergarten, every day i would go to pick him up and the teachers would say, chris did this, chris did that. >> when karen found ore her son was acting up at school, she quit her job and went to school with him. >> i was at school every day. they ended up making me a substitute teacher. >> come on. >> no, seriously. >> he qualified for special needs services. not only was he diagnosed with adhd, his hi...

They made me a substitute teacher. >> come on. >> seriously. >> reporter: chris qualified for special needs services but the case was complex. he was diagnosed with adhd but his high i.q. qualified him as a gifted student. he was exceptional. >> yes. >> reporter: the new orleans mom struggled to get classroom resources for her son. >> i started going to school board meetings. i prepared documents to show them what i needed -- the trouble i had in getting services for my son. >> reporter: they mu...