Doctors Thought He Would Never Walk or Talk, Watch His Reaction to Getting Accepted to College
Watch the moment Kevin learned he was accepted into the University of Tennessee, though he is missing the middle part of his brain.
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A Mom Posted to Find Friends for 24-yo Son with Down Syndrome-the Flood of Support Shocked Her
Making friends was never hard for the young man, now 24, afterwhich he found it's not as easy and straightforward to maintain a social life.
Bride Donates $15,000 Reception to Special Needs Families After Calling off Her Wedding
The bride had detailed the party was to be for all the special needs folks, from "0 to 100" and the gesture touched the hearts of all.
After Adaptive Bike for Teen With Special Needs is Stolen, Watch the Community Step In To Help
After a special needs teen had his adaptive bike stolen from his backyard in Mesa, AZ, the community turned a "bitter" experience into a heartwarming one.
Reader's Digest Names the 'Nicest Place in America' For 2019, A Town Where Nobody Gets Left Behind
Reader's Digest named their 'Nicest Place in America' for 2019 - the rural town of Columbiana, Ohio, where nobody gets left behind.
After Special Needs Man Was Found Wandering the Streets Without a Family, His Former Teacher Took Him In
This 30-year-old man was only recently able to celebrate his first ever birthday party thanks to his new guardian: a teacher who he had not seen in years.
Amazing Video Shows Special Needs Teen Walking For the First Time in 8 Years
A special needs youth didn't walk for eight years until a physical trainer from Special Strong gave him the encourage he needed to walk on his own.
World's Largest Open-Air Gallery Was Painted By People With Learning Disabilities-And It's Breathtaking
Okuda San Miguel and a team of painters with learning disabilities have been transforming these drab cement silos into works of art.
Boy Thought to Be Nonverbal Can Speak After Dentist Discovers He is Simply 'Tongue-Tied'
A 6-year-old boy's life has been truly transformed as a result of his new dentist looking under his tongue.
School Bus Driver is Being Hailed For Calmly Handling Collision With Semitrailer
Most people would have a hard time keeping a cool head after almost getting crushed by a semi-truck – but not Tammy Cummings.
Breakthrough App Guides Blind Runner on Solo 5k Run Through Central Park
An artificial intelligence cell phone app from Google just helped blind runner Thomas Panek do the New York City Half Marathon.
Athlete With Downs Syndrome Makes History as First to Finish an Iron Man Race-And Gifts the Medal to His Mom
Florida's Chris Nikic is the first person with Downs Syndrome to complete the Iron Man race, setting a new world record.
At This Farm, Children With Special Needs Connect With Injured Animals to Form Healing Friendships
Safe in Austin has an important mandate: helping children with special needs forge bonds with injured animals, so both can heal.
Inspired By Brother With Autism, New App Helps Adults With Special Needs Make Friends
Juliana Fetherman's brother has autism and was lonely, due to his lack of friends—so she made an app for that called Making Authentic Friends.
White Noise of Flickering Screens Helps Children With Learning Difficulties to Read and Write Better, Says Study
Flickering screens can help kids with reading and writing difficulties, according to a new study from the University of Gothenburg.
An Archer With No Arms Aims to Win Gold at Summer Paralympic Games Joining Team USA - VIDEO
This armless archer is aiming for gold at the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics 2021. Watch him in this inspiring video.
Teen With Special Needs Raises Huge Amount for Charities Through 1,600 Acts of Kindness
A new SWNS OnePoll is out and it reveals Americans' favorite foods and from which cities and states. Check it out.
With the Blink of An Eye, Even the Paralyzed Can Play Musical Instruments
Requiring only a glance from the user's eyes, EyeHarp is an instrument which allows disabled people to play an instrument.
Special Ed Teacher Surprises Teen with Cap and Gown to Tell Him He's Graduating
This special needs student was ecstatic to discover that he was graduating after he was surprised with a cap and gown from his beloved teacher.
Supermarket Introduces "Relaxed Lane" for Special Needs Customers
This grocery store branch is creating a less stressful shopping environment for customers with dementia or special needs.
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