by SNN | May 26, 2023 | Archived Press Release, Autism, President's Statement
The Special Needs Network is excited to announce that “The Special Report With Areva Martin” was awarded Bronze and Silver Social Video Series awards for Public Service & Activism and Social Impact in the record breaking 44th Annual Telly Awards. The...
by SNN | Apr 26, 2023 | Archived Press Release, Guest Blog, President's Statement, Press Release, Statement
Los Angeles, CA (April 25, 2023) – “While I am saddened by his passing, I’m grateful for a life well lived by the formidable Harry Belafonte – a true advocate for the civil rights movement and a trailblazer in the entertainment industry. What made Harry Belafonte so...
by SNN | Jan 30, 2023 | Autism, President's Statement, Statement
The distressing new findings by Rutgers University researchers that autism rates have tripled over the past 16 years are made far grimmer by their conclusion that, once again, children in underserved communities are not getting the same access to resources as their...
by SNN | Jan 12, 2023 | President's Statement, Testimony
I would like to thank the members of the IACC for allowing me to offer testimony today. I am speaking to you as the Founder and President of Special Needs Network, as a civil rights attorney, and as the mother to a child with an autism diagnosis. You are aware that...
by SNN | Oct 10, 2022 | President's Statement, Press Release, Statement, Uncategorized
Leading child advocacy group cites damage of Council President’s racist, violent comments and colleagues’ complicity. Los Angeles, CA –Special Needs Network demanded the immediate resignation of Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez, Council Members...
by SNN | Jun 29, 2022 | President's Statement, Statement
The aftershocks of today’s SCOTUS opinion overturning Roe vs. Wade are already rippling across the country, as many states have trigger laws withdrawing the established right to abortion. This devastating decision is happening despite that documented fact that a...
