Watch Crowd Erupt as Special Needs Student Scores Final Point in Basketball Game
Lainey Fredrickson's final shot of Friday night's basketball game was enough to make supporters from both teams jump out of their seats in excitement.
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Santa With Autism is Making Sure That No Child is Missing Out
This Santa knows what it's like to deal with sensory issues during the holidays – so he's making sure that other kids don't miss out on the fun.
Home Depot Worker Shocks Mom When She Helps Build Special Needs Costume - and Pays For It
This Home Depot worker has just set a new standard for going above and beyond the call of duty.
College Girl Gives Up Free Time to Show Special Needs Kids That They Can Dance
Watch what happens when you give these kids a chance to bust a move.
Special Ed Teacher Makes Good On Her Promise to Give $1 Million to Her Students
No one ever thought that Genevieve Via Cava would actually follow up on her vow to give $1 million to her special education students.
Team Gives Bullied Special Needs Man the Best Day Ever After He Was Robbed of His Beloved Hat
If Michael Caldena had never been robbed and harassed while he was out shopping last month, he never would have had the chance to meet his heroes.
NFL Player Makes Good on His Promise to Return Home and Take Special Needs Girl to Prom
Despite a busy schedule with the NFL, this 27-year-old player was more than happy to return home so he could take a girl with Down syndrome to her high school prom.
No Rise in Autism in Past Three Years, Says Large U.S. Study
20 years of steady increases in the number of children being diagnosed on autism spectrum has apparently ended.
Soccer Star Helps to Launch 'World's Largest Inclusive School' for Disabled Children to Be Students and Teachers
The Brazilian athlete hopes that the 'school' will raise awareness about the lack of educational opportunities made available to special needs kids.
This Entire Town Became Autism-Friendly After Every Business Agreed to Apply Four Specific Measures
The community of Clonakilty has become the first ever town in Ireland that has been certified as autism-friendly.
Watch Runner's Emotional Reaction to Becoming First Ever Pro Athlete With Cerebral Palsy Signed by Nike
Justin Gallegos has just become a prime example of how hard work pays off – no matter what your disability is.
Teacher Carries 60-Pound Student on Her Back, Not Wanting Anyone to Be Left Out of Camping Trip
Not only that, the teacher shelled out $300 of her own money so she could carry the student for the entirety of the weekend trip.
Autistic Teen Stuns Crowd as He Breaks His Silence and Gives Awe-Inspiring Commencement Speech
Because of his social communication disorder, Sef rarely speaks – but he eventually broke his silence so he could deliver an amazing commencement speech.
When 7-Foot-Tall 'Gentle Giant' With Autism Outgrows His Swing Set, Handyman Steps in for Free
No local businesses were ready to build a new swingset for 23-year-old Cobey Thomas - at least until his mother contacted a specific handyman.
Police Officer Praised for Answering 911 Call to Save Missing Teddy Bear for Boy With Autism
When a 12-year-old boy with autism was frantic to find his missing teddy bear, this compassionate cop was more than happy to help to answer his call.
Personal Trainer With Autism Opened a New Gym That Caters Specifically to People With Special Needs
When Mark Fleming noticed that there weren't any exercise facilities that could cater to special needs clients, he started his very own gym.
Watch Nonverbal Boy's Delight When Firefighter Stops to Chat With Him in Sign Language
Tegan McCall could not contain his excitement when a firefighter stopped by his family's apartment doorway in order to introduce himself in sign language.
When Man With Autism Has Violent Reaction to Medication, Mom is Stunned by Officers' Compassionate Response
Despite past miserable experiences with hospitals, the parents of an autistic son were overwhelmed by how kindly he was treated during his most recent trip.
Teen's Astounding Basketball Shot Just Went Viral With a Swish of the Net Right at the Buzzer (Watch)
This special needs student is winning hearts across social media after he sank an astounding half-court shot right at the third-quarter buzzer.
Dad Builds Wheelchair-Accessible Snow Fort So All of His Children Can Play Together
This dad knows that every child deserves to be able to enjoy a winter fort – no matter what their special needs may be.
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