Remembering Senator Dianne Feinstein: A Champion for Affordable Housing in LA

by SNN | Oct 11, 2023 | President's Statement, Statement

Dear Special Needs Network Community, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude and appreciation for each and every one of you who make up the incredible Special Needs Network family. Our journey together has been one of...

Florida education standards about slavery are based on lies: SNN president, Areva Martin responds to Florida’s dangerous education standards on Black history

by SNN | Jul 25, 2023 | Diversity and Inclusion, President's Statement, Social Justice, Statement

In the ongoing struggle for racial equality and educational integrity, the recent actions taken by the Florida Board of Education are deeply concerning, as a civil rights advocate, as an attorney, and as a Black mother. Approving a new set of standards that turn back...

Statement from Areva Martin on Today’s SCOTUS Ruling on Affirmative Action

by SNN | Jun 29, 2023 | Diversity and Inclusion, President's Statement, Social Justice, Statement

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “I am deeply troubled by today’s Supreme Court ruling overturning the use of affirmative action in college admissions. This decision, and particularly the distorted view of the 14th Amendment presented by the...

The Special Report with Areva Martin Wins Telly Bronze and Silver Award

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...

Statement by Areva Martin, Esq. on the Passing of Harry Belafonte

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...

Statement from President Areva Martin on Autism Rates

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...