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Sharing! Updates: Caring Santa, Toy Guide, and Freedom Chair

Boy in glasses talking to Santa Claus.

Caring, Sensitive Santa

Caring Santa is an opportunity for children with special needs and their families to enjoy a photo session with Santa. Extra care has been taken to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs of children so they can enjoy this wonderful holiday tradition.

Red circle with "Dear Santa," in white text.

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The program is owned by Simon Property Group and is implemented with input from AbilityPath.org [1].

If you or your family are interested in visiting Caring Santa, please contact the manager at your selected mall.

 

Albert Pujols and a child with Down syndrome hold toys with a Toys "R" Us Toy Guide behind them.

 

Toys“R”Us teams with baseball great Albert Pujols to promote Toy Guide

Toys“R”Us has unveiled its 20th Anniversary Toys“R”Us Toy Guide For Differently-Abled Kids [2]. As a trusted toy-buying resource for children with special needs, the company is teaming up with baseball World Champion, proud father and special needs supporter, Albert Pujols.

As a parent to a daughter with Down syndrome, Pujols serves as a vocal advocate for children with special needs through the Pujols Family Foundation. Pujols is devoted to helping reach Toys“R”Us customers nationwide by raising awareness for this one-of-a-kind resource.

Visit the Toys“R”Us website: www.toysrus.com [3]

 

 

Parenting Special Needs Magazine Winner seal with a ribbon that says WINNER

An 8-year-old boy smiles while sitting in a Freedom Chair outdoors.

 

 

Freedom Chair Winner

The winner of the contest giveaway for the Freedom Chair, sponsored by Crosswind Concepts, is Anthony S., who is 8 years old. In the picture, he is holding a turtle that he discovered while on a hike with his family.

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An 8-year-old boy wearing glasses holds a turtle discovered on a hike.

 

This is a wonderful opportunity made possible by the Freedom Chair because Anthony’s parents were told he would never walk, talk or sit. He has also recently joined Cub Scouts and continues to grow and enjoy the world around him.

Visit: www.crosswindconcepts.com [4]

 

 

Boy in an orange sensory sack with "special needs Products" text. [5]

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This post originally appeared on our November/December 2014 Magazine [11]

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