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Pet rescue finds puppy with tail growing out of its head

A Missouri pet rescue has gone viral after finding a puppy with a tail growing out of its forehead.

Theme parks, destinations accommodate families with autism

A vacation to an amusement park can be a daunting venture for any family, but for a family of a child with special needs, that trip may seem like an impossible dream.

49ers DB takes girl with Down syndrome to her prom

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Don Jones made sure a special-needs student from his home county in Alabama had a prom she will always remember.

Why the mom of a child with a facial deformity fought to take down just one cruel tweet

Natalie Weaver knows there aren't many little girls like her daughter Sophia.

For the first time in its history, the Gerber spokesbaby is a child with Down syndrome

This cutie with a contagious smile is 18-month-old Lucas Warren and on Wednesday he made history: He's the first child with Down syndrome to become Gerber's "Spokesbaby of the year" in the contest's 91-year history.

All prom guests crowned king, queen at 'A Night to Shine'

It was a special night in Beloit for more than 100 people dressed to impress. Central Christian Church hosted prom for people with developmental disabilities.

Lawmaker promises to pass special needs vouchers

Bill failed to pass last year

A Republican lawmaker whose daughter has Down syndrome says a bill to create a voucher program to help students with special needs attend private school in Wisconsin will pass "one way or another."