Tag: Special Needs
Cultivating Inclusion Farm nurtures growth and opportunities for individuals with special needs
Cultivating Inclusion Farm is a testament to the vision of four women: Julia Caron, Samantha Morton, Doreen Camerota and Laura Valencia. These mothers of...
Equestrian continues to ride thanks to community support
Ashley Coen began taking lessons at the Therapeutic Horsemanship Equestrian Center in Hemet when she was in second grade. Now 21, she continues to...
Menifee’s all-inclusive programs are mighty popular
Menifee’s Community Services Department established its “Mighty Me” program in 2019 in response to requests to provide socialization programs for local children and adults...
Kiwanis Club of Hemet supports youth bowling for more than two decades
The Kiwanis Club of Hemet has been providing a fun and active outlet for middle and high school students in the San Jacinto Valley...
Holiday concert fulfills dream for Menifee band
BenZBand brought holiday cheer to the audience at Menifee’s Central Park Sunday, Dec. 19, but it also was a dream come true for band...
Special needs brothers earn soccer awards
Special needs twin brothers Jackson and Jacob Nahsohn received well-earned awards at the American Youth Soccer Organization end-of-season celebration Saturday, Oct. 9. Surrounded by...
Exceptional Opportunities available for children and adults with special needs
After 23 years as a teacher for students with special needs, Cheryl Stark was ready for a change. Stepping away from the classroom, she...
At-risk youth built up through positivity program
Oak Grove Center, a nonprofit organization in Murrieta, helps at-risk and special needs youth through a variety of different programs.MISTT, or Most Improved Student...
Special Olympics is a testament to facing challenges and never giving up
Thousands of athletes come together to train, compete and pursue their goals each year at Special Olympics.Sports manager Blake English first volunteered for his...
Special needs students prepare for the upcoming school year
Emily Schwank, InternAs the upcoming school year will begin online, parents of students with special needs are adapting to virtual learning.When the Temecula Valley Unified...