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SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Empowering families as advocates and partners in improving education, health/mental health and human services outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, youth and young adults.
We are committed to children and families with the greatest need due to disability or special health/mental health needs; poverty; discrimination based on race/ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, immigrant or homeless status; involvement in the child welfare or juvenile justice systems; geographic location; or other special circumstances. SPAN’s individual assistance, workshops, and resources are available in languages other than English. Learn more about us.
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April is Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month: Moving from Awareness to Action
April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month—a time to deepen understanding, celebrate neurodiversity, and commit to building more inclusive communities for individuals on the autism spectrum.
At SPAN, we know that awareness is just the first step. True impact comes when awareness leads to acceptance, meaningful inclusion, and action.
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Be a part of our Tree of Gratitude!
Make a Lasting Impression
The SPAN Parent Advocacy Network invites our friends, parents, partners, and affiliated organizations to take part in a unique opportunity to be featured on our Tree of Gratitude, which graces the entryway of our new office.
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