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Night to Shine Prom Celebrates Special Needs Teens in Augusta

The annual event hosted 200 honored guests with the help of over 600 volunteers.

Hundreds Celebrate at 'Night to Shine' Prom in Tallahassee

Annual event provides a night of fun and inclusion for people with disabilities

Laredo Students with Special Needs Celebrate Valentine's Day

Annual county-wide event brings together hundreds of students for dancing and fun

Castleview Hospital donates $7,500 to Castle Dale's all-ability park project

The donation marks the latest in a string of community support for the upcoming playground.

Ohio Launches New Child Wellness Campuses to Help Kids in Crisis Stay Local

Six new and expanded facilities will provide short-term counseling and support for youth taken into custody or at risk, keeping them closer to home.

Michael's Wonder World Breaks Ground in Olathe

New accessible theme park part of Halo Ridge development in Kansas

Autism 5K Receives Continued Support from Fulton Savings Bank

The 11th Annual Out Run Autism 5K will take place on March 7, 2026, bringing the community together for a day of awareness and impact.

Melania Trump Visits Ill Children at NIH for Valentine's Day

First Lady spends afternoon with families at The Children's Inn

San Diego Family Perseveres After Tragedy

Trisha and Gustavo Bernal have embraced life-changing challenges with faith and resilience.

Sarasota Lawyers Host Annual 5K for Autism Awareness

Free, sensory-friendly event brings families together to celebrate inclusion and support children on the autism spectrum.

Beaver 100.3 Hosts Annual Camp Rainbow Radiothon

Fundraiser aims to change lives of children with medical conditions

5-Year-Old Lee Daniel Drobny Passes Away

Funeral service to be held for son of Hudsen and Charlie Drobny of Randolph

Prison Fellowship Hosts Dream Big Event for Kids With Incarcerated Parents

The nonprofit aims to inspire hope and encourage children affected by incarceration.

1 in 4 Chicago Adults Live with a Disability, Majority on South and West Sides

New report uncovers inequities in neighborhoods and calls for cooperative effort to improve conditions

Kristi House Achieves Re-Accreditation from National Children's Alliance

Miami-Dade County's only nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center reaffirms its commitment to providing the highest standard of care for children and families impacted by abuse, exploitation, and trauma.

Stockman Bank Supports LIFTT's RideWell ADA Accessible Rural Transportation Program

The program aims to provide reliable transportation options for aging adults and individuals with disabilities in rural Montana.