Closed Schools, Lessons For Parents, the 'R' Word and More

• New Jersey parents of children with special needs don't want their schools with declining enrollment closed in an effort to cut costs.
• A Virginia non-profit helps parents understand their children's emotional and mental special needs.
  
• The Alliance for Disability Awareness says no more to the 'R' word
• Florida police chief offers database of all community members with special needs. File designed to help first-responders to include photo, special need, contact person, home address, type of special need, special instructions.
  
• Special Needs Alliance, a non-profit collective of disability and public benefits attorneys, welcomes new honorary member.