Special Needs Network is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the needs of underserved families struggling with raising a child with developmental disabilities.

Since inception, we have provided resources and services to thousands of families through programs centered on health and human services, education and awareness, and outreach and advocacy. LEARN MORE >>

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Areva Martin To Receive Recognition From Ford Motor Company

President and Co-Founder Areva Martin, Esq. has been selected to receive the Ford Freedom Unsung Award. More >>

SNN and L.A. Organizations Join Forces to Bring Relief to Special Needs Families in Moore Oklahoma

Special Needs Network and a band of our community partners are coming together to bring relief to special needs families in Moore, OK affected by the recent deadly tornadoes. More >>

Camp JPAC Application Process Now Open

We are now accepting applications for the 4th Annual Joe Patton Academy Camp (Camp JPAC), the only free inclusion summer camp in Los Angeles for special needs children and their typically-developing siblings and peers. More >>

Celebrities and Officials Come Together to Pump it Up for Autism Awareness

Special Needs Network hosted the exclusive, star-studded Fifth Annual Pink Pump Affair on Sunday, May 19 at the Montage Beverly Hills. More than 250 of Los Angeles’ business, political and Hollywood female leaders were came out to support SNN. More >>

SNN to Host Genetics of Autism and African-American Children Press Conference

SNN will host a press conference and roundtable discussion highlighting Dr. Daniel Geschwind’s National Institutes of Health $10 million grant project to research the genetic causes of autism in African-American children. More >>

5th Annual Pink Pump Affair – Media Partners

Media partners: Interviews and photos will be available at the Pink Carpet during arrival (1 p.m.), which takes place at the VIP Reception. During the high tea portion, seats for viewing and covering the event will be available for our … More >>

The Sky is Blue Every Day

From sun up to sun down and sometimes even in my dreams, I’m reminded of the daily struggles my son faces. He sees the world differently than most children, but the same as so many other children who are just like him. My son has autism. As I mother, I desperately want to protect him. I want his struggles to go away. More >>

Faith-Based Autism Awareness Day This Sunday at Heavenly Vision Church

As Autism Awareness Month comes to close, Special Needs Network will partner with Heavenly Vision Church in Los Angeles to host an autism awareness fellowship this Sunday, April 28. The event is free and open to the public. More >>