Special Needs

Michelle Coffey-Garcia and Claudia Orrett, creators of "Unique Me" magazine, talk to CBS4's Shannon Hori. (Source: CBS4)

Inspiring Moms Take Challenging Situation To Help Others

Two South Florida mothers have taken a challenging situation and used it to refocus their own lives and in the process, impact others.

CBS4–2012/08/30

A computer, like this one, used to teach special needs kids was stolen from a Florida City school. (CBS4)

Educational Computer Stolen From Florida City Special Needs School

A computer designed for special needs students was stolen from a Florida City school last weekend, according to a police report filed by the school’s director.

CBS4–2012/08/03

Tamarac Rec Center Accused Of Hostility Toward Special Needs Kids

The operators of a summer camp for special needs kids say the manager of a family recreational center in Tamarac have crossed the line.

CBS4–2012/06/20

Focus On South Florida: “Unique Me” Magazine

A magazine geared for parents of children with special needs launched this week. The editor and publishers of magazine “Unique Me” talk about resources available for children with physical, medical, mental, emotional, behavioral, and educational special needs and their typically developing siblings.

My TV 33–2012/06/11

(CBS4) Dolphins from Island Dolphin Care in Key Largo.

Aquatic Adventures: Dolphins Help Special Needs Kids

This week’s Aquatic Adventures is about a Key Largo family who had to endure years of struggle with their young son’s health. Ultimately though his struggle lead to something much bigger than they could have ever known; a special place in the Keys where people with special needs find hope while swimming with dolphins at Island Dolphin Care.

CBS4–2011/10/14