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DREAM Playground Opens — First Fully-Inclusive Playground in Summit County

By Angela Gartner
25 days ago
The playground — the first fully-inclusive playground in Summit County, located at Oak Grove Park, 2200 Barlow Road in Hudson — includes a soft rubber surface, sensory and musical equipment, a social story and adapted playground equipment from swings to a zipline. ...
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What’s Next? Five Steps for Families Beginning Their Special Needs Journey

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
26 days ago

By:  Molly Murphy Berry, Esq., Community Fund Ohio

Learning that your child may have a developmental disability can leave you with more questions than answers.  Where do you start?  Who

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4 Ways Technology Can Everyday Life Easier for Children with Special Needs and Their Families

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
26 days ago

by Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities, mcbdd.org

Technology can be an amazing sidekick for families raising children with special needs. From helping a child communicate and follow a routine,

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Helping Young Children with Developmental Delays: Cuyahoga DD Early Intervention

By Lynn B. Johnson
26 days ago
The Scharfenort family learns that a tablet with communication software and early intervention therapy, which are supports provided through Cuyahoga DD, are good tools for their daughter Eliza, who has developmental disabilities. ...
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10 Inclusive Books for Children With Disabilities

By Angela Gartner
26 days ago
Families with children with disabilities can discover inspiring books that celebrate differences and encourage inclusion. Kids can enjoy these fun, engaging reads while seeing themselves reflected in the characters and stories. ...
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Read the 2026-2027 Issue of LiveSpecial.com Magazine

By Jewish Women in Action Cleveland (JWA CLE)
September 13, 2026
 This year’s LiveSpecial.com, an annual magazine for all ages in our inclusive community, "Opportunities & Possibilities " features stories on accessibility resources and support at every stage. The magazine is a project from Jewish Women in Action Cleveland (JWA CLE) and published by Northeast Ohio Parent. ...
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Dyslexia-Inclusive Children’s Book Initiative in Cuyahoga County Libraries

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 21, 2026

The Northern Ohio Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (NOBIDA) announced the expansion of its literacy initiative, Until Everyone Can Read: Children’s Books Representing Dyslexic Readers, to public libraries

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Livespecial.com Offers Many Things to Support Community

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
July 17, 2026

LiveSpecial.com, a project of Jewish Women in Action, is a one-stop guide to services for individuals with special needs, their families and caregivers. read more

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A Different Way of Celebrating a Birthday

By Calleen Petersen
July 17, 2026

Birthday parties can be difficult for our family as we have a son with disabilities. Frequently, no one comes to his birthday parties, and if my daughter has a birthday

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Why Inclusive Spaces Matter for Children with Special Needs

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
June 18, 2026

by Cuts N Curls Staff

Families of children with special needs often become experts at planning ahead. A simple outing that many people take for granted can require careful preparation,

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