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October 23, 2025 10:14 ET | Source: Special Needs Network

No Child Should Go Hungry Because of Politics:

Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Areva Martin, one of the nation’s most prominent civil rights attorneys and a leading voice for children, disability justice, and economic equity,...
July 14, 2025 18:13 ET | Source: Special Needs Network

Special Needs Network’s Camp JPAC Opens in Defiance of Fear and Injustice Amidst ICE Raids

Los Angeles, CA, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Special Needs Network (SNN) proudly kicked off the 16th Annual Joe Patton Academy Camp (JPAC), an essential inclusion summer camp serving...
July 08, 2025 22:20 ET | Source: Special Needs Network

ICE Raids Are Robbing Children with Disabilities of Their Summer—and Their Safety

Los Angeles, CA, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, our team at Special Needs Network started noticing something alarming. As we prepared to welcome hundreds of children with disabilities...
July 03, 2025 21:25 ET | Source: Special Needs Network

Special Needs Network Condemns Deep Federal Cuts to Medicaid, Food Assistance

Los Angeles, CA, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the federal reconciliation spending bill, enacting the deepest cuts in history to Medicaid and...
June 10, 2025 18:17 ET | Source: Special Needs Network

Historic Win for Foster Youth and Families: A New Medicaid Benefit Becomes Reality

Los Angeles, CA, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Special Needs Network is proud to announce a major policy victory that will change lives across California. Thanks to our leadership and...
April 17, 2025 07:00 ET | Source: Special Needs Network

Special Needs Network Honors Artist Shanice with Lifetime Achievement Award

Los Angeles, CA, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Special Needs Network (SNN) is thrilled to celebrate Shanice, the Grammy-nominated singer best known for her hit “I Love Your Smile,” who will...
April 16, 2025 07:00 ET | Source: Special Needs Network

Special Needs Network Hosts 19th Annual Tools for Transformation Conference

Los Angeles, CA, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Special Needs Network (SNN), California’s leading advocacy organization for autism and developmental disabilities, will host its 19th Annual Tools...
January 08, 2025 14:09 ET | Source: Special Needs Network

Special Needs Network’s President and CEO Areva Martin Offers Support to Families with Disabilities Amid Devastating L.A. County Fires

Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Los Angeles County faces one of the most destructive firestorms in recent memory, the Special Needs Network (SNN) is standing with families...
November 21, 2024 21:02 ET | Source: Special Needs Network

Special Needs Network Launches Campaign to Save FAME Renaissance Building - A Pillar of Economic Justice for Black-Owned Businesses

Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN) has announced an urgent campaign to purchase LA’s historic FAME Renaissance Building. The acquisition would...
November 12, 2024 19:02 ET | Source: Special Needs Network

Special Needs Network Awarded $11 Million to Expand C.O.R.E. Workforce Development Program

Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Special Needs Network (SNN) has received an additional $11 million from the California Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS) to expand...