Easter Eggstravaganza and Resource Fair for Special Needs Families

Easter Eggstravaganza for Special Needs Families

4th Annual Easter Event for Special Needs Families on April 19th

by Mina Frannea

Four years ago, a mom with a special needs child decided she wanted to help other families like hers so she created Especially Needed, an organization based on a vision that a community can exist where individuals with special needs are valued, respected and included. A community made up of caring people who serve as a support system as well as mentors to children and adults.

On Saturday, April 19th from 1-3pm, Especially Needed is hosting their 4th annual Easter Event and Resource Fair for individuals with special needs and their families. All participants will have an opportunity to hunt eggs at their own pace so register for a time slot at www.especiallyneeded.org. There will also be special egg hunts for those that require wheelchair assistance.  Other activities include bounce house, pics with the Easter Bunny, games and more.

How to Prevent Sports Related Eye Injuries

How to Prevent Sports Related Eye Injuries

Wearing Protective Eyewear is Important

April is Sports Eye Safety awareness month.  Each year in the United States, more than 100,000 eye injuries are estimated to be sports related, according to the National Eye Institute. Eye injuries are a leading cause of blindness in children and most eye injuries among kids aged 11 to 14 occur while playing sports. Every 13 minutes, an emergency room in the United States treats a sports related eye injury. With statistics like these, raising awareness about how to prevent sports related injuries is crucial.

The good news is that more than 90% of all eye injuries can be prevented with the use of appropriate protective eyewear. Here are some important facts to know and tips to prevent sports related eye injuries:

Disney on Ice: Let’s Celebrate

Disney on Ice: Let’s Celebrate, April 2-6 2014

Join the celebration around the world as Disney’s favorite characters show you how to party from different countries and cultures. Disney on Ice: Let’s Celebrate features a grand Valentine’s Ball where all the princes and princesses are in attendance along with many of Disney’s classic villains. Have fun with Jack Skellington in Halloweentown then go all over the globe to Carnivale in Brazil, a luau in Hawaii, and the Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan.

Disney on Ice: Let’s Celebrate is playing at the American Airlines Center April 2 – 6, 2014.

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