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Jeff and Amy Belles of Kulture City

Sense of Belonging: Amy and Jeff Belles Work to Create Sensory-Inclusive Spaces

By Michelle Dickstein
November 25, 2017
Inspired by their son, 12-year-old Carson, who was diagnosed with autism at age 2, Amy and Jeff Belles decided to work toward forming acceptance and inclusion opportunities for individuals with special needs. Through their work with KultureCity, the couple has created accessibility and acceptance in the local community by collaborating with the Akron Zoo and Quicken Loans Arena. ...
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Yoga helps kids with special needs

5 Yoga Benefits for Kids with Special Needs

By Judy Miller
November 13, 2017

Yoga is a full-circle practice of breathing (pranayama, also known as prana), movement (mudra), and sound (mantra). The asanas (poses), vinyasa (sequence of asana), and accompanying breathing serve to address

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College for kids with special needs

7 Questions Students with Learning Challenges Should Ask When Applying to Colleges

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
November 11, 2017
While every college-bound student has individual priorities and needs, those with learning challenges have more criteria to consider beyond geography, program of study, and size of school. Learn ways to help your child navigate the college planning process. ...
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Cleveland special needs resources

After the Diagnosis: Next Steps for Parents who have Children with Special Needs

By Angela Gartner
November 9, 2017
Whether your child has ADHD, autism, learning challenges or developmental delays, receiving any diagnosis can be an emotional time for the whole family. With so much to consider, it sometimes might be difficult to figure out what to do first. ...
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Special needs resources in Ohio

Select Special Needs Resources for Ohio Families

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
November 8, 2017

Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center
Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center is the premier provider of hearing, speech-language, learning, and deaf services in the greater Cleveland community, serving thousands of infants,

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sensory friendly events in Ohio

Sensory-Friendly Events in Northeast Ohio: November 2017

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
November 1, 2017
Many organizations and venues in the greater Cleveland/Akron area plan special events for families of children with special needs or sensory issues. Check this list for options throughout the whole month. ...
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DeBunking the Myths of Epilepsy

By Leigh Goldie
September 19, 2017

In today’s society, control is an important factor in our everyday lives. As parents, we try to plan our days for our kids so we can take advantage of every

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Special needs events in Ohio

Adapted Storytimes for Kids with Special Needs

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
September 7, 2017

Children with varying learning styles and abilities learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged. This 30-minute storytime, followed by a time for

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Akron Zoo is sensory inclusive thanks to the efforts of KultureCity

Akron Zoo Becomes Sensory Inclusive

By Angela Gartner
August 9, 2017

This summer, Akron Zoo became certified as sensory inclusive thanks to Jeff and Amy Belles, who run the local chapter of KultureCity, a non-profit organization dedicated to rethinking accessibility

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The Special Needs IEP Process

A Mom’s Perspective of the Individualized Education Program (IEP)

By Cat Webel
August 4, 2017
Parents of children with special needs or learning differences may be going through the process of getting an IEP in preparation for the upcoming school year. Learn more about the process and gain some encouragement from one local mom who shares her experience. ...
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