ABOUT US

The probability is that you, or someone you know, has a child with special needs. It has been reported that 15% - about 1 in every 6 children age 3-17 in the United States is diagnosed with a developmental disability; autism alone accounts for 1 in 59 births, cerebral palsy 1 in 323, down’s syndrome 1 in 691. Many children are challenged with several issues, each requiring a separate diagnosis, more treatment and new challenges.  It is staggering to consider the vast population affected by the array of disabilities including physical, intellectual, behavioral, social, emotional, self-care and learning. Unfortunately, this is an increasingly growing population with tremendous, often unfulfilled, needs for each child and their families.    

 Learning about resources - even the ability to share ideas - is astoundingly difficult.  In this age of instant connectivity, it definitely doesn’t need to be this way!  We should be able to easily access the plethora of products, services, activities, support, and each other, that is available locally and (inter)nationally with greater ease.  Special Needs HQ / SNHQ will make this happen – for parents, caregivers, teachers, business owners… and for our special needs angels. 

Raising a child with special needs often feels like an impossible endeavor. There’s never enough… not enough money, energy, time, support, answers. Parents and caregivers often can’t get through the day without feeling exhausted, lonely, scared, and overwhelmed.  Our own quality of life is greatly impacted by our children’s limitations – and whilst we love our special angels with all our hearts, and they bring immense joy, they are tremendous work… and our community needs help! 

Trying to find resources is a shockingly challenging exploration.  While every special needs child is unique, there’s significant overlap in symptomology and, therefore, in potential solutions.  Because parents often approach problems in unique ways, this can result in some amazing solutions to help our kids.  Some ideas have simply made our own lives easier and less stressful, such as turning an enclosed trampoline into a safe, secure alternative for a bed; some solutions have become thriving businesses making an enormous impact on quality of life, such as the Caroline’s Cart (a grocery cart with a large full seat in the front for special needs children and adults).  

At SNHQ, we intend to include and share solutions from all avenues on our site. In addition, we are committed to increasing recognition and accommodation within businesses (such as movie theaters, museums, and amusement parks) for events and programs specifically designed for special needs families.  

A nonprofit is as strong as the community that holds it up. Together, we can do more than we can do alone. Let's bring our abilities and passions together to affect real change in the Special Needs community. There are many ways to join us, support our mission, and help get our message to your friends, families and colleagues.  

Special Needs HQ / SNHQ.org 

A NATIONAL HUB FOR ALL THINGS SPECIAL NEEDS
 

We have a bold vision for this project. 

The development of this website as A National Hub For All Things Special Needs will include:

·        Products 

·        Services 

·        Resources 

·        Referrals 

·        Available grants for Special Needs children and families 

·        Online tutorials, training and conferences for parents, caregivers, educators
          and business owners 

·        In-person and online support groups, mentoring and community forums 

·        All-ability parks 

·        Events 

·        Activities 

·        Product exchange 

·        Sibling exchange forums 

…and, of course, we are open to including whatever our community recommends.