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In New Jersey, students with special needs are learning 3D printing--and also learning about charity and giving. Special needs students from one district are donating the face shields made with their school's 3D printers to a local hospital.

Special needs kids can learn from enrichment in the school and in the community!

"We can’t look at disabilities. We have to look at abilities. We’re giving kids skills, opportunities and when you put skills and opportunities together, the potential is unlimited,” Dr. Michael Kuchar, the district superintendent, said.

Special needs students donate face shields made from their school’s 3D printers Students from the South Bergen Jointure Commission donated a shipment of face shields to Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck.

The current health crisis is difficult for many families right now, but parents who must stay home from work to care for their adult children with disabilities due to coronavirus-related closures may qualify for paid leave, Department of Labor officials say.

We know that these families need special support, so this is encouraging news!

The March stimulus bill includes a temporary expansion of paid leave for families whose children are home during the quarantine.

Caregivers May Be Eligible For Paid Leave Under COVID-19 Relief Law Parents who must stay home from work to care for their adult children with disabilities due to coronavirus-related closures may qualify for paid leave, federal official say.

For families who have children with special needs worried about interrupted services during the COVID-19 outbreak, please review this helpful Q&A from the US Department of Education outlining what services states must offer to children and their families during this time.

Stay safe out there and know your rights.
https://sites.ed.gov/idea/files/qa-covid-19-03-12-2020.pdf

Lack of affordable childcare disproportionately affects families with children with disabilities. Another reason why we support programs to give more support to these families that need it!

The Child Care Crisis Disproportionately Affects Children With Disabilities - Center for American Progress A new CAP analysis shows that parents of young children with disabilities experience severe child care challenges and consequences from not finding care.

Please get your tickets today for Hope on the Range, our upcoming True Grit gala event benefitting Puerto Rico!

Hope on the Range: A True Grit Gala Benefitting Puerto Rico Grab your partner, pull on your boots, and join Mostyn Moreno Foundation at Armadillo Palace on March 4th!

Sadly, Texas has one of the longest wait lists in the country for waiver services for people with disabilities.

Nationally, Waiting Lists For Waiver Services Growing The number of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the country who are on waiting lists to receive Medicaid-funded home- and community-based services is on the rise.

We had an amazing time this week and last week with the Christmas Light Program🌲🎅🤶. Thank you again for your great generosity! We at Mostyn Moreno greatly appreciate your donation and your sacrifice. Your support helped us not only provide an amazing program for children with special needs but also put a smile on their faces. Please continue your support in 2020!👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

Jacksonville! We have landed! What an amazing event today with you! As for our next stop, here we go Whitehouse ISD. 🎅

Mostyn Moreno had made a stop at Rusk County ISD on Tuesday. Next up is Jacksonville ISD.