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9 December

Who Else Wants To Advocate For Their Child With Greater Success?

Education, 12/09/2014

…then you must understand your parental rights first. Tuesday, February 10, 2015, CASA in partnership with Project Graduation is offering parents of special needs children an opportunity to be informed about special education law that will help parents advocate with greater success. The session will also give parents an opportunity to ask questions, listen to common situations that parents face at school and how to resolve those circumstances, more effectively. Why should parents attend the workshop? Steve Ashman, Director of Court Appointed Special Advocates cites, “parents should be empowered to advocate and to have the same expectations of the adults.

13 October

Athlete Raises Awareness of At Risk Children in Stanislaus @Ironman Triathlon

community, Sports, 10/13/2014

What drives people to do a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run in the Ironman triathlon? Strength, focus, dedication and an abundance of energy! Vinod Dasika, an accomplished endurance athlete in Southern California will be competing in the 4th Ironman triathlon race being held in Tempe, AZ on November 16th. He has competed in numerous marathons and triathlons including three-time Ironman finishes.(video of the rigorous Ironman Triathlon on sidebar) What is different this time around is that he will use this upcoming race to raise awareness for children with special needs. “This is close to my heart since.