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Mayor Cameron Smyth Hosts Breakfast To Discuss Hiring More Special Needs People

On Thursday, Mayor Cameron Smyth hosted an event for the business community in Canyon Country to bring awareness of hiring more special needs people.  On Thursday, the Mayor of Santa Clarita Cameron Smyth hosted a mayor’s breakfast for the business community where they discussed the numerous advantages of hiring people with special needs.  “Ensuring that individuals with disabilities have ample ...

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Do You Know A Child With Special Needs?

The Santa Clarita Valley Special Education Local Plan Area (SCV SELPA) and its member districts actively seek out all individuals with exceptional needs, from birth to age 22, including infants and children parentally placed in private schools. Special education programs are available to all eligible students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities ...

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Carousel Ranch Raises $57,000 At Charity Tournament

At its 14th annual charity shooting tournament, Carousel Ranch raised $57,000 for its various programs for special needs children and therapy services.  The event was a collaboration between Moore N’ Moore Sporting Clays, Sharpe Interior Systems and Carousel Ranch. Proceeds go towards supporting the equestrian therapy services the ranch offers, as well the Moore N Moore owners whose son Elliot ...

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Barger Awards $115,000 To Carousel Ranch In Support Of Job Training Program

On Tuesday Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger presented a check for $115,000 to the non-profit organization Carousel Ranch in support of their job training program for young adults with special needs.  Barger presented the check to Carousel Ranch at College of the Canyons (COC) during an intimate graduation ceremony for Ready To Work! students on Tuesday.  “We work with ...

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City Brings Accessible Fun With New Inclusive Playground

Members of the Santa Clarita city council, along with eager children, gathered Thursday morning for the opening of the city’s new inclusive playground, designed to be accessible for children with different needs.  On Thursday morning children waited anxiously with their parents to be the first to try out the new playground located at West Creek Park. The playground is 15,000 ...

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KHTS Special Broadcast – Mark Soloman from “Financial Guide for Special Needs Families” – March 09, 2022

Host: Tori Guests: Mark Soloman from “Financial Guide for Special Needs Families” KHTS Special Broadcast – Mark Soloman from “Financial Guide for Special Needs Families” – March 09, 2022 On the Hometown Morning Show with Tori and Kyle, Tori interviews Mark Soloman from Financial Guide for Special Needs families. Mark and Tori talk about Mark’s business, which helps families with ...

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Carousel Ranch Hosts Open House For Santa Clarita Community

On Saturday Carousel Ranch hosted an open house event, inviting the community to tour the facility and witness the equestrian therapy and Ready to Work program. Located in Agua Dulce on Rockinghorse Lane, Carousel Ranch is a place that provides equestrian therapy for children and young adults with special needs for the last 25 years. On Saturday, the ranch hosted ...

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Los Angeles County Fire Department Hosts Autism Awareness Event At Six Flags Magic Mountain

The Los Angeles County Fire Department hosted its first Sirens of Silence event on Friday, collaborating with Six Flags Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita to raise awareness for autism.  In collaboration with Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor, the L.A County Fire Department supplied the parks with sensory-sensitive items in order to accommodate those on the autism spectrum.   The ...

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Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Offers Free Safety Tool For People With Special Needs

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In partnership with the City of Santa Clarita and the Community and Law Enforcement Aware Response (CLEAR) Initiative, the SCV Sheriff offers a database where residents of Santa Clarita can register themselves or family members with special needs.  When a parent, child or friend wanders away or is in the middle of a crisis, loved ones worry about their safety, ...

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5 Public Transportation Safety Tips For Seniors

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Surrendering your car keys may be an inevitable part of the aging process. As vision, cognitive abilities, memory, and reaction times decline, many people find that driving themselves around is no longer a safe or comfortable experience. Fortunately, increasingly robust public transportation systems make it possible for seniors to continue getting from place to place, and at an affordable cost. ...

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