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Wilk Announces Passage Of Bill Supporting Students With Disabilities

On Wednesday, Senator Scott Wilk, R- Santa Clarita, announced that his bill supporting the funding of students with disabilities, Senate Joint Resolution 4 (SJR 4), passed the Senate with unanimous support.  SJR 4, a bill encouraging the state to meet its funding obligations to students with disabilities, passed in the state senate with unanimous support, according to officials in Senator ...

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Triumph Foundation Hosts Santa Clarita Valley Handcycling Event For Those In Wheelchairs

On Saturday, Santa Clarita-based non-profit the Triumph Foundation hosted a specially designed bicycling event for local residents and members of the disabled community. A “hand-cycling” event was hosted by Santa Clarita non-profit the Triumph Foundation on Saturday, as part of the organization’s Adaptive Recreation programs it hosts for those affected by disabilities. “It was great to resume our Adaptive Recreation ...

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Triumph Foundation Organizes Skiing Trip For Participants With Disabilities

The Triumph Foundation, a Santa Clarita non-profit, took 25 individuals with mobility impairments to Big Bear Mountain Ski Resort this winter to experience adaptive snow skiing with the United States Adaptive Recreation Center. In January and February, the United States Adaptive Recreation Center hosted 25 participants with mobility impairments and allowed them to experience adaptive snow skiing, thanks to the ...

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Mayor’s Committee Announces 2019 Business Recognition Luncheon

The theme of the SCV Mayor’s Committee for Employment of Individuals with Disabilities annual business recognition luncheon is Educate-Empower-Employ. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. This year the Mayor’s Committee plans to focus on communicating the message to business owners and managers that hiring individuals with disabilities makes good business sense. The ...

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Wilk IDEA Act For Disabled Students Passes Both Houses Of The Legislature

Wilk Community College Tutoring Bill Clears First Hurdle

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announces Senate Joint Resolution 19 (SJR 19) has been adopted to fully fund a program focusing on disabled students has been adopted. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. SJR 19 calls on Congress to uphold its end of the bargain and fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education ...

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Transition To Independence Conference To Assist Young Adults With Developmental Disabilities

A conference to bridge the gap of care for young adults with developmental disabilities is set for Saturday at the Centre in Santa Clarita. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The “Transition to Independence” conference, presented in partnership with State Senator Scott Wilk and Assemblyman Dante Acosta, is about preparing individuals who ...

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Senator Wilk Receives Award For Legislation On Behalf Of People With Disabilities

Wilk Community College Tutoring Bill Clears First Hurdle

Senator Scott Wilk, R- Santa Clarita, announced he is the recipient of Easter Seals California’s “2018 Senate Champion Award” for his work on behalf of people with disabilities. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The award was presented to Senator Wilk at the 14th annual Legislative Award Gala in recognition of his ...

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Disabled Valencia Woman Booted From Airport Lounge For Having Service Dog

A disabled Valencia woman recorded a video of employees kicking her out of an airport lounge because she was traveling with a service dog, sparking a national outcry against Virgin Atlantic. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Micaela Bensko, a wheelchair-bound woman flying from JFK airport in New York to LAX, cannot ...

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Santa Clarita Ranked No. 10 On List Of Best Cities For People with Disabilities

Santa Clarita Planning Commission To Discuss Cell Tower, Sand Canyon

Santa Clarita has been ranked No. 10 on the list of best cities in the United States for people with disabilities by the consumer website WalletHub. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Report from WalletHub: When searching for a new city to call home, most people share a common list of priorities — ...

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Santa Clarita Valley Bills Awaiting Signature By Governor Jerry Brown

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With the end of the legislative session, many local bills have passed the Senate recently and are awaiting a signature by Governor Jerry Brown to be signed into law. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Sept. 11 was the last day for the California State Assembly and the Senate to pass bills and Oct. ...

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