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Howdy Homemade Ice Cream hires those with special needs, such as Down syndrome and autism

Spotlight on Howdy Homemade Ice Cream

People with special needs are often frozen out of the workforce, but not at Howdy Homemade Ice Cream.

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The Most Hoppingest Easter Events for Kids with Special Needs

Join egg hunt and meet the Easter Bunny at these eggcellent Easter events for kids with special needs in Dallas-Forth Worth.

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Morgan’s Wonderland Camp Offers Year-Round Fun for All Abilities

This new resort in San Antonio, offering ziplining, horse riding, climbing walls and more, is open to the public for family weekends.

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How to Prepare Your Child with Special Needs for Halloween

Tips for trick-or-treating with your little one with sensory challenges and autism spectrum disorders

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Adaptive Halloween Costumes for Kids with Special Needs

Look no further than some of your favorites brands for show-stopping, head-turning adaptive Halloween costumes that your child will love.

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8 Tips for a Trick-Free Halloween for Your Child With Autism

Halloween is a great time of the year for kids to play and enjoy fun events at school or at…

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Local Family Farm Hires Interns with Special Needs

Inspired by their sons, the family owners of a Fort Worth farm are cultivating opportunities and support for the special needs community.

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18 Cultural Activities & Life Skills Classes for Kids with Special Needs

Summer fun is for everyone! We rounded up 18 cultural activities and life skills classes that are tailor-made for children who have special needs.

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29 All Abilities Sports & Activities

We rounded up 29 sports and other physical activities that are tailor-made for children who have special needs. Check them out this summer!

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19 All-Abilities Parks, Playgrounds & Indoor Play Areas

These all-abilities parks and indoor play areas around Dallas-Fort Worth with adaptive equipment are designed for kids with disabilities or special needs.

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6 Great Apps for Kids with Special Needs

Like other kids, kids with special needs are diverse, and there are many educational apps that can help them with their needs. Here are some of the best.

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Sensory-Friendly Summer Activities

Looking for some fun, sensory-friendly activities for your kids? Try these out!

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Play is Grand at PlayGrand Adventures in Grand Prairie

If you’re looking for a new play experience for the kiddos that isn’t your usual neighborhood playground—but still gets them outside and moving—we found the place for you.