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But how did nine children in Gilchrist County get access to two 3D printers? Our story explores the answer.
Read More »Gilchrist County Elementary Students Are Using 3D Printing To Make Valentine’s Day Crafts And Much More
HOPE Organization Tries To Help People Get Better With Giant Helpers — Horses
HOPE stands for HOrses Helping PEople and is an equine-assisted therapy facility located in Alachua County.
Read More »Which North Central Florida Lawmakers’ 2018 Bills Are Now Law?
A list of the laws and projects that legislators representing local counties were able to get through the Florida legislature in 2018.
Read More »Take Stock In Children Scholarship Program Accepts A Record Amount Of Students
Each scholarship costs $4,000, which is then matched by the state.
Read More »Family Fights Rare Genetic Disorders
The Meachums founded Xtraordinary Joy, a non-profit group, in 2016 "to raise funds that will promote clinical interventions, therapies and care opportunities for children afflicted by never-before-studied X chromosome deletions."
Read More »How An Ocala Stylist Eases Ordeal Of A Haircut For People With Autism
For a special needs child, the 30-minute visit for a hair cut can turn into an ordeal.
Read More »More Central Florida Businesses Display Autism Welcomed Decal
In 2013, the Eustis, Florida, woman decided to create an "Autism Welcomed Decal" that signaled a welcoming and friendly environment. Now over 100 decals have been put up by business owners, restaurants and other public places across central Florida.
Read More »Concerns Of Health Risks From Advanced Meter Radio Waves Debunked
Despite health concerns raised by some residents of Melrose, Florida over new wireless-emitting smart meter, experts assure they are safe and a benefit because they eliminates the need for utility employees to drive to residential homes and businesses to record electricity use.
Read More »Gainesville Taekwondo Classes Build Up Intellectually Disabled Children
Star Martial Arts is one of at least 18 martial arts studios in Gainesville, but it has a component that makes it particularly distinct: catering to children with intellectual disabilities.
Read More »Marion County Sheriff’s Office Hands Out Scent Preservation Kits
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is handing out scent preservation kits to assist them with finding missing persons, particularly those with special needs. MCSO is using the kits for its Extra Special Person program. The ESP program has nearly 600 people registered.
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