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…and a cup of coffee

Every Sunday I hope to offer you my version of the Sunday paper with articles from the past week or two, relevant or uplifitng (or both), on various issues within the special needs community.

Harry Potter to help some special needs muggles to achieve their dream
An autographed book by JK Rowling donated to be auctioned off to allow a group of special needs children to take dream trip

A disability is only a part of what makes me who I am
Wisconsin resident, Stacy Ellingen, does a commentary on not allowing disability to define her.

Hypocrisy of learning disability discrimination revealed
British poll reveals discriminatory attitude toward  those with disabilities.

NC’s Gonzalez refused to be pinned down by disability
Freshman born without part of an arm excels in wrestling at local high school

Gym helps special needs kids
Gym for special kids ages 2-5 in New Zealand provides early intervention and helps kids grow physically as well as socially

Company Receives Top Award to Help Work with Special Needs Children
Ireland Company James Leckey Design wins the 2007 Spark award for their work on adaptive equipment for children with special needs.

Thompson Middle School holds a very special dance
Prom held for special education middle school children at school in middle Georgia.

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1. The Sunday Paper for February 3, 2008…
2. The Sunday Paper for January 20, 2008….
3. The Sunday Paper for January 27, 2008…
4. The Sunday Paper for January 13, 2008….
5. The Sunday Paper for January 6, 2008….