All articles tagged with #special needs
Originally Published 16 days ago — by ABC7 Chicago
A 53-year-old man from Bensenville, Ismael Andrade Pino, was charged with attempting to kidnap a woman with special needs working at Jewel-Osco, after he allegedly blocked her, grabbed her by the neck, and tried to force her into his car. He was arrested after returning to the store the next day and is scheduled for court on January 20.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by ABC7 Chicago
A 53-year-old man from Bensenville, Ismael Andrade Pino, was charged with attempting to kidnap a woman with special needs working at a Jewel-Osco in Bensenville after he allegedly blocked her path, grabbed her by the neck, and tried to force her into his car. The incident occurred in the store's parking lot, and he was arrested the following day after returning to the store. He appeared in court and was denied pre-trial release, with a court date set for January 20.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Slate
A parent advocates for his diabetic son to attend public school, emphasizing the importance of proper planning and legal accommodations like a 504 plan, while addressing his wife's fears about emergencies and safety.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
A Pennsylvania father is demanding answers after his 5-year-old son, Grayson, was allegedly assaulted by a fourth-grade special needs student at Keystone Elementary School, resulting in facial injuries and missing teeth. The family, represented by attorney David Langsam, criticizes the school's handling of the incident and has not been allowed to view surveillance footage. The Bristol Township School District and Bucks County Intermediate Unit are investigating, while the father has expressed his son's fear of returning to school and is not pursuing legal action against the special needs child or their parents.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Points Guy
Disney is making major changes to its Disability Access Service (DAS) in an effort to address misuse and better accommodate guests with disabilities. Starting May 20, 2024, at Walt Disney World and June 18, 2024, at Disneyland, DAS will only be available to guests with autism and similar developmental disabilities who are unable to wait in queues for longer periods of time. Other accommodations for special needs, such as Rider Switch and Single Rider queues, will be expanded and more clearly defined, and Disney is providing more information on accessibility options to help guests plan for potential challenges.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WJXT News4JAX
Hundreds of people with special needs in Jacksonville enjoyed their own prom night event, "Night to Shine," sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and local churches. The attendees were crowned Kings and Queens, walked the red carpet, and danced the night away, with one participant even making a grand entrance with a fur coat and "bodyguards." Volunteers and attendees expressed overwhelming joy and excitement, emphasizing the special and heartwarming nature of the event.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Laughing Squid
Comedian Zane Lamprey created a "magic copy machine" called Copycat that seemingly produces perfect duplicates of adorable kittens, but in reality, it's a clever way to showcase and memorialize the special needs kittens he and his wife rescue and foster. The couple also humorously "used" the machine to create one cat out of two, sparking playful imagination and creativity.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Austin American-Statesman
A mother and her daughter with disabilities have been identified as the final two victims in the Austin shooting rampage that left four people dead and three others injured. The suspect, Shane James, was arrested and charged with killing the mother and daughter, along with his parents in Bexar County and two other people in Austin. The incident has shocked the quiet and tight-knit community of Circle C, where the victims lived, leaving residents in disbelief.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Life
Two French Bulldog puppies named Binx and Buffy, born with cleft palates, are in search of loving families. Despite their special appearance, dogs with cleft palates can live happy and healthy lives. The rescue organization caring for them specializes in saving Bulldogs with special needs. The hope is that these adorable pups will find a forever home together, but regardless, they are expected to grow up to be strong and playful dogs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLNS
Clinton County sheriff's deputies and Michigan State Police are searching for a missing 3-year-old boy with special needs in Clinton County, Michigan. The nonverbal child was last seen wearing gray-and-blue shorts and a blue sweatshirt, with long, curly black hair and no shoes. Authorities are urging residents to check sheds, outbuildings, and bodies of water, and are asking anyone with information to call 911.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WILX
The search continues for a 3-year-old boy with special needs who went missing in Clinton County, Michigan. The nonverbal autistic child walked away from his home and has not been seen since. Despite extensive search efforts by police and volunteers, the boy has not been located. Authorities are urging nearby residents to check their homes, outbuildings, security cameras, vehicles, and trees for any signs of the missing child.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
A 6-year-old girl with special needs died in New Jersey after her wheelchair harness constricted her breathing during a school bus ride. The bus monitor, who was using her cellphone with headphones in both ears, failed to properly secure the child and is now facing charges of manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child. The child slumped in her seat due to bumps in the road, causing the harness to tighten around her neck and block her airway. The bus monitor has been arrested and is awaiting a detention hearing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
A 6-year-old disabled girl suffocated on her school bus while the bus monitor, Amanda Davila, was distracted by her cellphone and earbuds. The girl, who was unable to speak, slid down in her wheelchair, and the strap meant to secure her ended up tight against her throat. Davila has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child. The girl's mother, still grappling with the tragedy, is calling for stricter vetting of transportation companies and protocols to ensure the safety of special needs children.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WABC-TV
A 6-year-old child with special needs died after suffocating on the harness that secured her wheelchair during a school bus ride in New Jersey. The bus monitor, who was supposed to protect her, is now facing charges of manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child. The child slumped in her wheelchair after the bus hit bumps on the road, causing the four-point harness to block her airway. The bus company used a new driver and monitor for the extended summer program, and the monitor was found to be in violation of policy and procedure by being on her phone and wearing earbuds during the ride.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Jerusalem Post
A Border Police officer in Israel has been acquitted of all charges in the shooting and killing of Iyad al-Hallak, a Palestinian with special needs, near Jerusalem's Old City in 2020. The officer claimed to have seen a suspicious object in al-Hallak's hands that appeared to be a gun, leading to the fatal shooting. The court's ruling has been praised by Border Police and Israel Police commanders, while critics argue that it condones the killing of Palestinians.