What would you do if you knew that your child's been diagnosed with Autism? You would pray for the best and search around for a support group, a team of people who could add practical ways to provide the best support for your child. You would probably reach out to other "brave parents of children with autism who have refused to give up." - Meet
Areva Martin Esq., Award-winning Attorney, Author, Speaker,
Television Personality, and Co founder of
Special Needs Network. You see, when she learned that her son,
Marty, (at the age of 2) was diagnosed with autism, that is precisely what she did.
Areva Martin, Esq. is a wife, mother, attorney, community activist and her sister's keeper. You see, everyday, the
parents, staff and volunteers
@Special Needs Network, Inc.(SNN) work to create a world where children with special needs are loved and cared for.
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| Areva Martin Esq. with JPAC participants 2013 |
Special Needs Network, Inc.(SNN) Mission:
"To raise public awareness of developmental disabilities and to impact public policy, while providing education and resources to families, children and adults. SNN serves as a link between under-served communities and mainstream developmental disability organizations and governmental institutions, which often fail to address issues specific to these communities. SNN firmly believes that dignity, hope, opportunity are the birthright of all children."
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Our Biggest Graduating PAM Class Yet.
Up and Coming Events:
Parent Advocacy Mentor Program (PAM) - Providing especially designed classes (for Free) for parents, caregivers, and professionals who work with special needs children. These classes are provided on a quarterly bases. Childcare, breakfast and all materials are provided. To sign up for the next cycle of classes - contact 213.389.7100 | pam@specialneedsnetwork.org
Special Needs Network Holiday Toy Drive 2013 - #5000toys
SNN plans to distribute more than 5,000 unused toys to special needs children! Please donate a toy! Drop off toys
Special Needs Network, 4401 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 215, Los Angeles, CA 90043 edguin@specialneedsnetwork.org or call 323.291.7100
"We know our goal of collecting 5,000 toys is ambitious, but we also know so many families depend on our toy drive. Kids with disabilities deserve for the holidays to be just as special as everyone else. It's eye-opening to see just how many children and families would go without if not for the generous donations of so many." Says Areva Martin Esq.
Hats off to
Areva Martin, Esq. for being an advocate for children and their parents, providing the proper tools to help them navigate through an otherwise world that seems to allow some to slip through the cracks, without a voice. Thank you for co-sponsoring
SB 946, "a bill that mandates that private insurance carriers cover autism therapies." (information taken from
SNN.org - Activism)
Must read: The Everyday Advocate: Standing Up for Your Child with Autism or Other Special Needs, by Areva Martin Esq.
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Special Needs Network Donations(Thank you, Areva Martin, Esq., Executive Assistant, Manuel Deran, staff, The Todd Group, for your kindness, which means everything.)
